CPU Showdown

Core i9-13900TvsRyzen Threadripper 9970X

The Core i9-13900T is a low-power desktop CPU for compact, quiet builds, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a high-core-count workstation processor for heavy multi-threaded tasks.

Intel Core i9-13900T
24C / 32T · 35W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
32C / 64T · 350W
Intel

Core i9-13900T

Raptor Lake-S · Intel 7 nm · 2023

26score
4.4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
24 / 32
TDP
35W
Boost Clock
5.3 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 i9-13900T
26
Ryzen Threadripper 9970XWinner
64
Ryzen Threadripper 9970X leads by 146.2% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#50Core Ultra 5 245K26
#51Core i9-13900T26
#52Core i7-13790F25
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i9-13900TRyzen Threadripper 9970X
Cores
Total Cores2432
Threads3264
Base Clock1.1 GHz4.0 GHz
Boost Clock5.3 GHz5.4 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache48 MB32 MB
L3 Cache36 MB128 MB
Platform
PCIePCIe 5.0 and 4.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 770
Power
Base TDP35W350W
General
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 9970X wins overall for high-end workstation users needing extreme multi-core performance and massive memory capacity.

Best value

For budget/value buyers, the Core i9-13900T is the smarter pick with far lower power draw and decent everyday speed.

When the other wins

The Core i9-13900T is the right choice for a silent, low-power home server that still handles light productivity tasks.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i9-13900T 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 26 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-13900T in most workloads.

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

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 146% faster than the Core i9-13900T overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i9-13900T or the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. If the Core i9-13900T 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.