CPU Showdown

Core i7-13700TvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X

The Core i7-13700T is a low-power desktop chip for compact, quiet PCs, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a workstation monster for heavy multi-threaded tasks like 3D rendering.

Intel Core i7-13700T
16C / 24T · 35W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
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 9980X

Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025

86score
3.9/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
64 / 128
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.4 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 9980XWinner
86
Ryzen Threadripper 9980X leads by 405.9% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#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 9980X
Cores
Total Cores1664
Threads24128
Base Clock1.4 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock4.9 GHz5.4 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 9980X wins overall with far more cores and faster performance for heavy workloads, leaving the Core i7-13700T for light-duty tasks.

Best value

For budget/value buyers, the Core i7-13700T is the smarter pick due to much lower power use and adequate speed for everyday computing.

When the other wins

The Core i7-13700T is the right choice for a quiet, energy-efficient home server that never needs to render or compile.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i7-13700T?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 406% 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 9980X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.