Core i7-13700TE vs Ryzen Threadripper 1920

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i7-13700TE

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.8% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $409 less on MSRP ($390 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 104.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 56.5 vs 27.6 PassMark/$ ($390 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 140W, a 105W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of SP3r2 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,026 vs 22,066).

Ryzen Threadripper 1920

2017

Why buy it

✅+0.2% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700TE across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 27.6 vs 56.5 PassMark/$ ($799 MSRP vs $390 MSRP).
❌300% higher power demand at 140W vs 35W.
❌Older platform position on SP3r2 with DDR4, while Core i7-13700TE moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-13700TE can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-13700TE

2023

Ryzen Threadripper 1920

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.8% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $409 less on MSRP ($390 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 104.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 56.5 vs 27.6 PassMark/$ ($390 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 140W, a 105W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of SP3r2 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅+0.2% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,026 vs 22,066).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700TE across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 27.6 vs 56.5 PassMark/$ ($799 MSRP vs $390 MSRP).
❌300% higher power demand at 140W vs 35W.
❌Older platform position on SP3r2 with DDR4, while Core i7-13700TE moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-13700TE can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-13700TE better than Ryzen Threadripper 1920?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Ryzen Threadripper 1920 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i7-13700TE is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen Threadripper 1920 is the better fit. You are getting 0.2% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 24 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i7-13700TE is the smarter buy today. Core i7-13700TE is $409 cheaper on MSRP at $390 MSRP versus $799 MSRP, and it gives you a 9.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Ryzen Threadripper 1920 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.2% better PassMark. It is also 104.5% better value on MSRP (56.5 vs 27.6 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i7-13700TE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2017) and a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of SP3r2. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-13700TE Benchmark Check

Ryzen Threadripper 1920 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-13700TE	Ryzen Threadripper 1920
1080p
low	254 FPS	175 FPS
medium	239 FPS	156 FPS
high	202 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	105 FPS
1440p
low	219 FPS	143 FPS
medium	186 FPS	121 FPS
high	151 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	149 FPS	65 FPS
medium	127 FPS	59 FPS
high	98 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-13700TE	Ryzen Threadripper 1920
1080p
low	327 FPS	398 FPS
medium	279 FPS	357 FPS
high	234 FPS	304 FPS
ultra	212 FPS	252 FPS
1440p
low	271 FPS	339 FPS
medium	240 FPS	309 FPS
high	207 FPS	265 FPS
ultra	178 FPS	219 FPS
4K
low	168 FPS	217 FPS
medium	150 FPS	197 FPS
high	141 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	145 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-13700TE	Ryzen Threadripper 1920
1080p
low	551 FPS	552 FPS
medium	551 FPS	539 FPS
high	551 FPS	501 FPS
ultra	551 FPS	442 FPS
1440p
low	551 FPS	552 FPS
medium	551 FPS	464 FPS
high	551 FPS	418 FPS
ultra	551 FPS	367 FPS
4K
low	551 FPS	420 FPS
medium	494 FPS	334 FPS
high	439 FPS	303 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	252 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-13700TE	Ryzen Threadripper 1920
1080p
low	551 FPS	552 FPS
medium	551 FPS	552 FPS
high	551 FPS	552 FPS
ultra	551 FPS	528 FPS
1440p
low	551 FPS	552 FPS
medium	551 FPS	552 FPS
high	551 FPS	493 FPS
ultra	551 FPS	423 FPS
4K
low	551 FPS	444 FPS
medium	551 FPS	408 FPS
high	523 FPS	367 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	318 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700TE and Ryzen Threadripper 1920

Core i7-13700TE

The Core i7-13700TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 22,026 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen Threadripper 1920

The Ryzen Threadripper 1920 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 22,066 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13700TE packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Core i7-13700TE has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-13700TE versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 — a 23.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700TE (base: 1.1 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i7-13700TE uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700TE scores 22,026 against the Ryzen Threadripper 1920's 22,066 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper 1920. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700TE vs 32 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 1920.

Feature	Core i7-13700TE	Ryzen Threadripper 1920
Cores / Threads	16 / 24+33%	12 / 24
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+26%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	3.2 GHz+191%
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)	32 MB+7%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512 kB (per core)
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Zen (2017−2020)
PassMark	22,026	22,066
Geekbench 6 Single	2,000	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	10,000	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13700TE uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 uses SP3r2 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-13700TE	Ryzen Threadripper 1920
Socket	LGA1700	SP3r2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: Yes (Core i7-13700TE) / not specified (Ryzen Threadripper 1920). The Core i7-13700TE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-13700TE targets Embedded.

Feature	Core i7-13700TE	Ryzen Threadripper 1920
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 770	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	Yes	—
Target Use	Embedded	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-13700TE launched at $390 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 debuted at $799. On MSRP ($390 vs $799), the Core i7-13700TE is $409 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-13700TE delivers 56.5 pts/$ vs 27.6 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 — making the Core i7-13700TE the 68.6% better value option.