CPU Showdown

Core i9-13900FvsRyzen Threadripper 7980X

The Core i9-13900F is a high-end desktop chip for gamers and prosumers who want strong single-threaded speed at a reasonable price, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a workstation monster for creators and engineers who need massive multi-core grunt.

Intel Core i9-13900F
24C / 32T · 65W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C / 128T · 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 7980X

Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023

82score
3.7/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
64 / 128
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.1 GHz
L3 Cache
256 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 7980XWinner
82
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X leads by 182.8% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#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 7980X
Cores
Total Cores2464
Threads32128
Base Clock2.0 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock5.5 GHz5.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache48 MB64 MB
L3 Cache36 MB256 MB
Platform
PCIePCIe 5.0 and 4.0PCIe 5.0
Power
Base TDP65W350W
General
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X wins overall for extreme multi-threaded work, while the Core i9-13900F is better for mainstream tasks.

Best value

For budget/value buyers, the Core i9-13900F is the smarter pick, offering strong performance for everyday computing at a lower power draw.

When the other wins

The weaker Core i9-13900F is the right choice for a quiet home office PC where low heat and power consumption matter most.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Core i9-13900F?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 183% 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 7980X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. 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.