CPU Showdown

Core i9-13900FvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X

The Core i9-13900F is a high-end desktop chip for mainstream gamers and creators, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a workstation-class processor built for professionals who need extreme multi-core throughput.

Intel Core i9-13900F
24C / 32T · 65W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C / 64T · 350W
Intel

Core i9-13900F

Raptor Lake-S · Intel 7 nm · 2023

29score
4.1/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
24 / 32
TDP
65W
Boost Clock
5.5 GHz
L3 Cache
36 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023

60score
4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
32 / 64
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.3 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 i9-13900F
29
Ryzen Threadripper 7970XWinner
60
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X leads by 106.9% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#6Ryzen Threadripper 9960X56
#35Core Ultra 7 265F30
#36Core i9-13900F29
#37Ryzen 9 790029
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i9-13900FRyzen Threadripper 7970X
Cores
Total Cores2432
Threads3264
Base Clock2.0 GHz4.0 GHz
Boost Clock5.5 GHz5.3 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache48 MB32 MB
L3 Cache36 MB128 MB
Platform
PCIePCIe 5.0 and 4.0PCIe 5.0
Power
Base TDP65W350W
General
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X wins overall for heavy multithreaded workloads with its far greater core count and memory capacity, leaving the Core i9-13900F behind.

Best value

For budget or value buyers, the Core i9-13900F is the smarter pick due to much lower power draw and strong single-threaded performance at a likely lower price.

When the other wins

The Core i9-13900F is the right choice for a mainstream gaming or productivity PC where you want high speed without the extreme power and cooling demands of a workstation CPU.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i9-13900F 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 29 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-13900F in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Core i9-13900F?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 107% faster than the Core i9-13900F overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i9-13900F or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Core i9-13900F 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.