CPU Showdown

Core i7-13790FvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X

The Core i7-13790F is a compact, power-sipping chip for everyday gamers and builders who want solid speed without a huge cooler, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a workstation monster for creators and professionals who need to chew through massive multi-threaded workloads.

Intel Core i7-13790F
16C / 24T · 65W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C / 64T · 350W
Intel

Core i7-13790F

Raptor Lake-S · 10 nm · 2023

25score
3.4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
16 / 24
TDP
65W
Boost Clock
5.2 GHz
L3 Cache
33 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023

60score
4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
32 / 64
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 i7-13790F
25
Ryzen Threadripper 7970XWinner
60
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X leads by 140.0% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#6Ryzen Threadripper 9960X56
#51Core i9-13900T26
#52Core i7-13790F25
#53Core 7 253PQE25
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i7-13790FRyzen Threadripper 7970X
Cores
Total Cores1632
Threads2464
Base Clock2.1 GHz4.0 GHz
Boost Clock5.2 GHz5.3 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache32 MB32 MB
L3 Cache33 MB128 MB
Platform
Socket1700sTR5
MemoryDDR4DDR5
PCIePCIe 5.0PCIe 5.0
Power
Base TDP65W350W
General
Process10 nm5 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X wins overall for heavy workloads with far more cores and memory, but the Core i7-13790F is the smarter pick for most desktop users.

Best value

The Core i7-13790F offers better value for budget-focused builders needing strong everyday performance without the high platform cost.

When the other wins

The Core i7-13790F is the right choice for a gaming PC where single-thread speed matters more than extreme multi-core power.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i7-13790F better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?

Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (60 vs 25 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-13790F in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Core i7-13790F?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 140% faster than the Core i7-13790F overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i7-13790F or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Core i7-13790F 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.