CPU Showdown

Core i9-13900EvsRyzen Threadripper 9970X

The Core i9-13900E is a power-sipping desktop chip for compact workstations, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a high-core-count monster built for pro-grade rendering and heavy multitasking.

Intel Core i9-13900E
24C / 32T · 65W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
32C / 64T · 350W
Intel

Core i9-13900E

Raptor Lake-S · 10 nm · 2023

24score
1/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
24 / 32
TDP
65W
Boost Clock
5.2 GHz
L3 Cache
36 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025

64score
4.4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
32 / 64
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.4 GHz
L3 Cache
128 MB

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Aggregate Performance

Overall Performance Score

A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.

Core i9-13900E
24
Ryzen Threadripper 9970XWinner
64
Ryzen Threadripper 9970X leads by 166.7% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#58Core i7-1470024
#59Core i9-13900E24
#60Ryzen 7 9800X3D24
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.

SpecsCore i9-13900ERyzen Threadripper 9970X
Cores
Total Cores2432
Threads3264
Base Clock1.8 GHz4.0 GHz
Boost Clock5.2 GHz5.4 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache48 MB32 MB
L3 Cache36 MB128 MB
Platform
Socket1700sTR5
MemoryDDR4DDR5
PCIePCIe 5.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 770
Power
Base TDP65W350W
General
Process10 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 9970X wins overall for heavy multithreaded work, leaving the Core i9-13900E behind in raw processing muscle.

Best value

For budget/value buyers, the Core i9-13900E is the smarter pick due to far lower power draw and adequate performance for everyday tasks.

When the other wins

The Core i9-13900E is the right choice for a compact, quiet office PC where low heat and energy use matter more than raw thread count.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i9-13900E better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?

Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (64 vs 24 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-13900E in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Core i9-13900E?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 167% 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 9970X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. 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.