Core i7-13790FvsRyzen Threadripper 7980X
The Core i7-13790F is a compact, power-sipping 16-core chip for mainstream gaming and productivity rigs, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a 64-core monster workstation CPU built for multi-threaded rendering and heavy compute loads.
Core i7-13790F
Raptor Lake-S · 10 nm · 2023
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Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023
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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 7980X wins overall for those needing extreme multi-threaded performance with its massive core count and cache, far outpacing the Core i7-13790F.
For budget buyers, the Core i7-13790F offers strong everyday performance at lower power and platform cost than the Threadripper 7980X.
The Core i7-13790F is the right choice for a gaming or productivity build where you don't need the Threadripper 7980X's extreme multi-core muscle.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i7-13790F 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 25 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-13790F in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Core i7-13790F?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 228% 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 7980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. 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.