Core i9-13900EvsRyzen Threadripper 9960X
The Core i9-13900E is a 24-core hybrid CPU built for power-efficient workstations, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a 24-core monster designed for heavy multi-threaded tasks.
Core i9-13900E
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 multitasking and professional workloads, leaving the Core i9-13900E in its dust.
For budget buyers, the Core i9-13900E is the smarter pick due to far lower power use and a much friendlier price.
The Core i9-13900E is the right choice if you need a cool-running, energy-efficient chip for a compact office PC or home server.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i9-13900E 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 24 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-13900E in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X than the Core i9-13900E?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is roughly 133% 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 9960X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. 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.