CPU Showdown

Core i7-13700EvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X

The Core i7-13700E is a power-sipping workhorse for compact office builds and single-threaded tasks, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a content-creation monster built for pros who need massive multi-core throughput.

Intel Core i7-13700E
16C / 24T · 65W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C / 64T · 350W
Intel

Core i7-13700E

Raptor Lake-S · 10 nm · 2023

20score
3.4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
16 / 24
TDP
65W
Boost Clock
5.1 GHz
L3 Cache
30 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023

60score
4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
32 / 64
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.3 GHz
L3 Cache
128 MB

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Aggregate Performance

Overall Performance Score

A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.

Core i7-13700E
20
Ryzen Threadripper 7970XWinner
60
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X leads by 200.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#6Ryzen Threadripper 9960X56
#87Core i9-1290020
#88Core i7-13700E20
#89Ryzen 9 3900X20
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.

SpecsCore i7-13700ERyzen Threadripper 7970X
Cores
Total Cores1632
Threads2464
Base Clock1.9 GHz4.0 GHz
Boost Clock5.1 GHz5.3 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache32 MB32 MB
L3 Cache30 MB128 MB
Platform
Socket1700sTR5
MemoryDDR4DDR5
PCIePCIe 5.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 770
Power
Base TDP65W350W
General
Process10 nm5 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X wins overall for heavy workloads, leaving the Core i7-13700E behind for mainstream tasks.

Best value

For budget or value buyers, the Core i7-13700E is the smarter pick, offering solid performance at lower power and platform cost.

When the other wins

The Core i7-13700E is the right choice for a compact, energy-efficient workstation where multi-threaded demand is light.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i7-13700E better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?

Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (60 vs 20 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-13700E in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Core i7-13700E?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 200% faster than the Core i7-13700E overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i7-13700E or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Core i7-13700E is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.