CPU Showdown

Core i9-13900TEvsRyzen Threadripper 7980X

The Core i9-13900TE is a low-power chip for compact, quiet workstations, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a desktop monster for heavy multi-threaded tasks like 3D rendering or code compilation.

Intel Core i9-13900TE
24C / 32T · 35W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C / 128T · 350W
Intel

Core i9-13900TE

Raptor Lake-S · 10 nm · 2023

13score
3.1/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
24 / 32
TDP
35W
Boost Clock
5.0 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 i9-13900TE
13
Ryzen Threadripper 7980XWinner
82
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X leads by 530.8% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#202Core i7-12700T13
#203Core i9-13900TE13
#204Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE13
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsCore i9-13900TERyzen Threadripper 7980X
Cores
Total Cores2464
Threads32128
Base Clock1.0 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost Clock5.0 GHz5.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache48 MB64 MB
L3 Cache36 MB256 MB
Platform
Socket1700sTR5
MemoryDDR4DDR5
PCIePCIe 5.0PCIe 5.0
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 770
Power
Base TDP35W350W
General
Process10 nm5 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X wins overall for heavy multi-threaded work with its extreme core count and large cache, far outpacing the Core i9-13900TE.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Core i9-13900TE is the smarter pick due to its dramatically lower power draw and sufficient performance for lighter tasks.

When the other wins

The Core i9-13900TE is the right choice in a compact, low-power office system where energy efficiency and quiet operation matter more than raw throughput.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Core i9-13900TE 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 13 out of 100), so it leads the Core i9-13900TE in most workloads.

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

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 531% faster than the Core i9-13900TE overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Core i9-13900TE or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Core i9-13900TE 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.