Core i7-13700EvsRyzen Threadripper 9970X
The Core i7-13700E is a sensible, power-efficient workhorse for everyday desktops and small servers, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a heavy-duty workstation monster built for professionals who need lots of cores.
Core i7-13700E
Raptor Lake-S · 10 nm · 2023
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Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
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 9970X wins overall for demanding pro workloads with far more cores and cache.
For budget buyers, the Core i7-13700E is the smarter pick, offering capable performance at a fraction of the power cost.
The Core i7-13700E is the right choice for a low-power office PC where extreme multi-core speed isn't needed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i7-13700E better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (64 vs 20 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-13700E in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Core i7-13700E?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 220% 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 9970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. 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.