CPU Showdown

Core i7-13700TEvsRyzen Threadripper 9960X

The Core i7-13700TE is a low-power workhorse for compact, quiet office PCs and embedded systems, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a desktop monster for creators and engineers who need maximum multi-core muscle.

Intel Core i7-13700TE
16C / 24T · 35W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
24C / 48T · 350W
Intel

Core i7-13700TE

Raptor Lake-S · 10 nm · 2023

13score
2.7/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
16 / 24
TDP
35W
Boost Clock
4.8 GHz
L3 Cache
30 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025

56score
4.9/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
24 / 48
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.3 GHz
L3 Cache
128 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 i7-13700TE
13
Ryzen Threadripper 9960XWinner
56
Ryzen Threadripper 9960X leads by 330.8% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#6Ryzen Threadripper 9960X56
#7Ryzen Threadripper 7960X50
#193Ryzen Threadripper 192013
#194Core i7-13700TE13
#195Core i9-10850K13
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i7-13700TERyzen Threadripper 9960X
Cores
Total Cores1624
Threads2448
Base Clock1.1 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost Clock4.8 GHz5.3 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache32 MB24 MB
L3 Cache30 MB128 MB
Platform
Socket1700sTR5
MemoryDDR4DDR5
PCIePCIe 5.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 770
Power
Base TDP35W350W
General
Process10 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 9960X wins overall for high-end workstation users, far outpacing the Core i7-13700TE in multi-threaded work.

Best value

The Core i7-13700TE is the smarter pick for budget buyers who need a cool, low-power CPU for basic office tasks.

When the other wins

Choose the Core i7-13700TE for a quiet, compact home server where power efficiency matters more than raw speed.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i7-13700TE better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?

Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (56 vs 13 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-13700TE in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X than the Core i7-13700TE?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is roughly 331% faster than the Core i7-13700TE overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i7-13700TE or the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. If the Core i7-13700TE 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.