Core i7-13700EvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Intel Core i7-13700E is a sensible, power-sipping chip for quiet office builds or media servers, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a monstrous workstation engine for creators who never want to wait on a render.
Core i7-13700E
Raptor Lake-S · 10 nm · 2023
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Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
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 9980X wins overall for heavy multi-threaded workloads, leaving the Core i7-13700E far behind.
For budget buyers, the Core i7-13700E is the smarter pick, offering solid everyday performance at much lower power and cost.
The Core i7-13700E is the right choice for a compact, energy-efficient office PC where the Threadripper's power and size are overkill.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i7-13700E better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (86 vs 20 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-13700E in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i7-13700E?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 330% 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 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.