CPU Showdown

Core i7-13700TvsRyzen Threadripper 7980X

The Intel Core i7-13700T is a low-power chip for quiet, compact office PCs, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a workstation monster for heavy rendering and scientific computing.

Intel Core i7-13700T
16C / 24T · 35W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C / 128T · 350W
Intel

Core i7-13700T

Raptor Lake-S · Intel 7 nm · 2023

17score
3.5/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
16 / 24
TDP
35W
Boost Clock
4.9 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 i7-13700T
17
Ryzen Threadripper 7980XWinner
82
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X leads by 382.4% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#133Ryzen 5 PRO 764517
#134Core i7-13700T17
#135Core i5-12600KF17
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i7-13700TRyzen Threadripper 7980X
Cores
Total Cores1664
Threads24128
Base Clock1.4 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock4.9 GHz5.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache32 MB64 MB
L3 Cache30 MB256 MB
Platform
PCIePCIe 5.0 and 4.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 770
Power
Base TDP35W350W
General
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X wins overall for multi-threaded workstation tasks with its massive core count and cache, leaving the Core i7-13700T far behind in raw performance.

Best value

For budget-conscious buyers needing a low-power, everyday CPU, the Core i7-13700T is the smarter pick over the expensive Threadripper 7980X.

When the other wins

The Core i7-13700T is the right choice in a compact, quiet home office PC where low heat and energy use matter more than extreme processing power.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i7-13700T 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 17 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-13700T in most workloads.

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

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 382% faster than the Core i7-13700T overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

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

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