Core i9-13900EvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X
The Intel Core i9-13900E is a power-efficient, mainstream desktop chip for standard workstations and everyday multitasking, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a high-core-count monster aimed at prosumers who need massive parallel computing power.
Core i9-13900E
Raptor Lake-S · 10 nm · 2023
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Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
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 7970X wins overall for anyone needing extreme multi-threaded performance with its many cores and large cache.
For budget buyers, the Core i9-13900E is the smarter pick due to its much lower power draw and adequate performance for mainstream tasks.
Choose the Core i9-13900E when building a quiet, energy-efficient workstation for coding or office work where the Threadripper's power and cost are overkill.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i9-13900E 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 24 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-13900E in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Core i9-13900E?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 150% faster than the Core i9-13900E overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core i9-13900E or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Core i9-13900E 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.