i9-13900TE vs Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
2019
32 cores / 64 threads, 280 Watt
39.89
+299%
Core i9-13900TE
2023
24 cores / 32 threads, 35 Watt
10.00

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X outperforms Core i9-13900TE by a whopping 299% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i9-13900TE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking65771
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation15.63no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency13.4326.93
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date25 November 2019 (4 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,999no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

no data

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i9-13900TE basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores32 (Dotriaconta-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads6432
Base clock speed3.7 GHz1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz5 GHz
Bus rate8 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier37no data
L1 cache96K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache128 MB36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm10 nm
Die sizeno data257 mm2
Number of transistors19,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i9-13900TE compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketTR41700
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i9-13900TE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i9-13900TE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i9-13900TE are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i9-13900TE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size256 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth102.403 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Intel UHD Graphics 770

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i9-13900TE.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 39.89
+299%
i9-13900TE 10.00

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 63132
+299%
i9-13900TE 15819

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 39.89 10.00
Recency 25 November 2019 4 January 2023
Physical cores 32 24
Threads 64 32
Chip lithography 7 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 35 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has a 298.9% higher aggregate performance score, 33.3% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 42.9% more advanced lithography process.

i9-13900TE, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, and 700% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-13900TE in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i9-13900TE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

Vote for your favorite

Do you think we are right or mistaken in our choice? Vote by clicking "Like" button near your favorite CPU.


AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Intel Core i9-13900TE
Core i9-13900TE

Similar processor comparisons

We picked several similar comparisons of processors in the same market segment and performance relatively close to those reviewed on this page.

Community ratings

Here you can see how users rate the processors, as well as rate them yourself.


4.1 347 votes

Rate Ryzen Threadripper 3970X on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
3 5 votes

Rate Core i9-13900TE on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Questions & comments

Here you can ask a question about Ryzen Threadripper 3970X or Core i9-13900TE, agree or disagree with our judgements, or report an error or mismatch.