CPU Showdown

Core i9-13900TvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X

The Core i9-13900T is a low-power desktop chip for compact, quiet PCs, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a high-core workstation monster for heavy multitasking and content creation.

Intel Core i9-13900T
24C / 32T · 35W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
64C / 128T · 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 9980X

Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025

86score
3.9/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
64 / 128
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.4 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 i9-13900T
26
Ryzen Threadripper 9980XWinner
86
Ryzen Threadripper 9980X leads by 230.8% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#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 9980X
Cores
Total Cores2464
Threads32128
Base Clock1.1 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock5.3 GHz5.4 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache48 MB64 MB
L3 Cache36 MB256 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 9980X wins overall for heavy multitasking and professional workloads with its massive core count and cache, far outclassing the Core i9-13900T.

Best value

For budget or value buyers, the Core i9-13900T is the smarter pick due to its drastically lower power draw and adequate performance for everyday tasks.

When the other wins

The Core i9-13900T is the right choice in a compact, low-power office PC where extreme multi-core speed isn't needed.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core i9-13900T?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 231% 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 9980X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.