AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 32-core sTR5
Intel Core i9 13900 24-core LGA1700
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 32-core sTR5
The product is an AMD CPU that supports Windows 11, RHEL, and Ubuntu, and it supports ECC memory. Users have questions about compatibility with DDR4 memory, cooling, and socket type, but there are no detailed reviews to gauge overall satisfaction. The sentiment is cautiously positive based on the feature set, but the lack of user feedback limits confidence.
Pros
- Supports Windows 11, RHEL, Ubuntu
- Supports ECC memory
Cons
- No user reviews available
- Unclear DDR4 compatibility
- Unclear cooling requirements
- Unclear socket compatibility
Intel Core i9 13900 24-core LGA1700
The Intel i9-13900 is a powerful and efficient processor that offers excellent value for users who don't need extreme overclocking. It runs cooler than the K variant and works well with air cooling, though it can get hot under heavy load and requires a good cooler. Some buyers were confused by listing discrepancies between models, but verified purchasers confirm receiving the correct CPU.
Pros
- Powerful performance
- Runs cooler than K variant
- Works well with air cooling
- Good value for money
- Stable and efficient
Cons
- Gets very hot under load
- Requires good cooling system
- Confusing product listings
- Stock cooler is inadequate
- Some units received opened/used
Scores
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | Intel Core i9 13900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen Threadripper | Core i9 |
| Model | 7970X | 13900 |
| Codename | Storm Peak | Raptor Lake-S |
| Class | hedt | desktop |
| Process | 5★ | 10 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 32★ | 24 |
| P-cores | — | 8★ |
| E-cores | — | 16★ |
| Threads | 64★ | 32 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 32★ | 16 |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5, DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 4★ | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | sTR5 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 92★ | 20 |
| TDP | 350 | 65★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 350 | 219★ |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | None Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 32-core sTR5
- Strong multi thread (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ai (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong platform (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Intel Core i9 13900 24-core LGA1700
- Strong efficiency (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong single thread (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong platform (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong multi thread (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average affordability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Pricing
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 32-core sTR5
Intel Core i9 13900 24-core LGA1700
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 28 specs.
