Core i7-13700EvsRyzen Threadripper 9960X
The Core i7-13700E is a power-sipping 16-core chip for compact workstations and business desktops, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a 24-core monster built for heavy rendering and pro-grade multitasking.
Core i7-13700E
Raptor Lake-S · 10 nm · 2023
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Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025
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Overall Performance Score
A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.
Side-by-Side Specs
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 9960X wins overall for heavy multi-threaded work, leaving the Core i7-13700E behind in raw throughput.
The Core i7-13700E is the smarter pick for budget buyers who need a capable, efficient CPU without paying for extreme core counts.
Choose the Core i7-13700E for a compact, low-power office build where the Threadripper's massive size and cooling demands are unnecessary.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i7-13700E better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (56 vs 20 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-13700E in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X than the Core i7-13700E?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is roughly 180% 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 9960X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. 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.