Core i9-13900vsRyzen Threadripper 7980X
The Core i9-13900 is a mainstream desktop chip built for gamers and general power users, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a workstation monster aimed at professionals running heavily multi-threaded tasks.
Core i9-13900
Raptor Lake-S · Intel 7 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 extreme multi-core workloads, but the Core i9-13900 is the better choice for mainstream desktop use.
For budget buyers, the Core i9-13900 offers strong performance at lower power and platform cost, while the Threadripper 7980X is overkill for most.
The Core i9-13900 is the right pick for a high-end gaming PC or general productivity where the Threadripper's massive core count and high power draw are unnecessary.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i9-13900 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 27 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-13900 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Core i9-13900?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 204% faster than the Core i9-13900 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i9-13900 or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Core i9-13900 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.