CPU Showdown

Core i7-13700FvsRyzen Threadripper 7980X

The Core i7-13700F is a sensible mid-range CPU for gamers and everyday builders, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a workstation monster for heavy rendering and virtualisation.

Intel Core i7-13700F
16C / 24T · 65W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C / 128T · 350W
Intel

Core i7-13700F

Raptor Lake-S · Intel 7 nm · 2023

23score
4.3/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
16 / 24
TDP
65W
Boost Clock
5.2 GHz
L3 Cache
30 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023

82score
3.7/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
64 / 128
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.1 GHz
L3 Cache
256 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 i7-13700F
23
Ryzen Threadripper 7980XWinner
82
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X leads by 256.5% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#68Core i5-14600KF23
#69Core i7-13700F23
#70Core Ultra 7 265T23
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i7-13700FRyzen Threadripper 7980X
Cores
Total Cores1664
Threads24128
Base Clock2.1 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock5.2 GHz5.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache32 MB64 MB
L3 Cache30 MB256 MB
Platform
PCIePCIe 5.0 and 4.0PCIe 5.0
Power
Base TDP65W350W
General
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X wins overall for heavy multithreaded workloads, but the Core i7-13700F is a better fit for everyday tasks and gaming.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Core i7-13700F gives strong performance at a lower price, while the Threadripper 7980X costs much more for extreme multi-core work.

When the other wins

The weaker product, the Core i7-13700F, is the right choice for a single-user gaming PC where raw core count doesn't matter.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i7-13700F better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?

Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (82 vs 23 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-13700F in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Core i7-13700F?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 257% faster than the Core i7-13700F overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i7-13700F or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Core i7-13700F 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.