Core i9-13900EvsRyzen Threadripper 7980X
The Core i9-13900E is a lower-power desktop chip for people who need solid performance without a huge cooling setup, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a workstation monster built for pros who rely on massive parallel processing.
Core i9-13900E
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 heavy multi-core workloads thanks to its massive core count and memory cache.
For budget/value buyers, the Core i9-13900E is the smarter pick due to far lower power use and solid mainstream performance.
The Core i9-13900E is the right choice for a compact, power-efficient workstation where extreme multi-threading isn't needed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i9-13900E 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 24 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-13900E in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Core i9-13900E?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 242% 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 7980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. 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.