Core i9-13900EvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Core i9-13900E is a power-sipping 24-core desktop chip for compact workstations, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a massive 64-core server-grade monster built for extreme multi-threaded workloads.
Core i9-13900E
Raptor Lake-S · 10 nm · 2023
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Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
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 9980X wins overall for heavy multitasking and professional workloads, while the Core i9-13900E is better for power-sensitive or compact builds.
The Core i9-13900E is the smarter pick for budget buyers needing strong performance at a fraction of the power and cooling cost.
The Core i9-13900E is the right choice when you need a capable desktop CPU with low power draw and no need for workstation-grade multi-core muscle.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core i9-13900E better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (86 vs 24 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-13900E in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i9-13900E?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 258% 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 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.