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.
Core i7-13700F
Raptor Lake-S · Intel 7 nm · 2023
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Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023
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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 7980X wins overall for heavy multithreaded workloads, but the Core i7-13700F is a better fit for everyday tasks and gaming.
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.
The weaker product, the Core i7-13700F, is the right choice for a single-user gaming PC where raw core count doesn't matter.
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.