Core i7-13700FvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Core i7-13700F is a solid mid-range gaming and productivity CPU for everyday builders, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a workstation monster for pros who need extreme multi-threaded grunt.
Core i7-13700F
Raptor Lake-S · Intel 7 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 extreme multi-threaded workloads, but the Core i7-13700F is the better choice for most users needing strong single-threaded performance at a much lower power draw.
The Core i7-13700F is the smarter pick for budget and value buyers, offering strong mainstream performance without the high cost of the Threadripper platform.
The Core i7-13700F is the right choice for a gaming-focused PC where raw multi-core power is unnecessary.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i7-13700F 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 23 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-13700F in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i7-13700F?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 274% 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 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.