Core i7-13790FvsRyzen Threadripper 9960X
The Core i7-13790F is a mainstream gaming and work CPU for everyday users, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a high-end workstation processor for heavy multitasking and content creation.
Core i7-13790F
Raptor Lake-S · 10 nm · 2023
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Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025
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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 9960X wins overall for heavy multi-threaded workloads with far more cores and cache.
For budget/value buyers, the Core i7-13790F is the smarter pick due to much lower power needs and adequate performance for everyday tasks.
The Core i7-13790F is the right choice for a compact workstation where power and heat limits matter more than raw multi-core speed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i7-13790F 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 25 out of 100), so it leads the Core i7-13790F in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X than the Core i7-13790F?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is roughly 124% 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 9960X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. 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.