AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920 vs Intel Core i5-13400T Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i5-13400T has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Threadripper leads by 2 cores and 8 threads.

Q: How do their single-core Cinebench R23 scores compare?

A: The Threadripper 1920 scores 2647 in Cinebench R23 single-core, which is 10.1% ahead of the i5-13400T's 2404. The Intel chip's boost clock is higher on paper, but the recorded benchmark results favor AMD.

Q: What is the difference in power draw?

A: The Threadripper 1920 has a TDP of 140, while the i5-13400T has a TDP of 35. The Intel part draws substantially less power according to the specification data.

Q: Which CPU supports faster PCIe?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400T supports PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920 supports PCIe Gen 3 with 60 lanes (CPU only). Intel has the newer standard, AMD has more lanes.

Q: Do either of these CPUs have integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400T includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920 has no integrated graphics listed in the database.

Q: What memory types does each support?

A: The i5-13400T supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus. The Threadripper 1920 supports DDR4 only, but with a quad-channel memory bus delivering 85.3 GB/s of bandwidth.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920 belongs to the 1000 series, built on the Zen architecture (codename Zen, generation "Ryzen Threadripper (Zen (Whitehaven))"). It uses a 14 nm process from GlobalFoundries, with 9,600 million transistors spread across a dual-die design measuring 2x 213 mm². The design is a 12-core, 24-thread part with 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of L3 cache. It runs on AMD Socket SP3r2 and uses DDR4 memory in quad-channel mode, yielding 85.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The chip has 60 PCIe Gen 3 lanes (CPU only) and an unlocked multiplier, meaning it is overclockable. The production status is end-of-life, and there is no integrated graphics unit.

The Intel Core i5-13400T is a Core 13th Gen part using the Raptor Lake architecture (codename Raptor Lake-S, generation "Core i5 (Raptor Lake)"). It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 215 mm². This is a 10-core, 16-thread processor with 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. It fits Intel Socket 1700 and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. The CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes (CPU only) and includes UHD Graphics 730 as integrated graphics. The multiplier is locked, so it is not overclockable through the standard unlocked multiplier path. Production status is active, with a launch MSRP of $221.

The architectural split is stark. AMD uses an older, larger process node with more transistors and a dual-die layout; Intel uses a newer 10 nm process in a single 215 mm² die. AMD has the wider memory bus (quad-channel vs dual-channel) and more PCIe lanes (60 vs 20), but Intel has the newer PCIe standard (Gen 5 vs Gen 3) and integrated graphics. The Threadripper's L3 cache is larger at 32 MB versus 20 MB, while Intel's L2 per core is higher at 1.25 MB versus 512 KB.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split by workload type. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920 wins every recorded benchmark in the head-to-head comparison, with a consistent 10.1% lead across multi-core and single-core Cinebench tests. It also has more cores, more threads, more L3 cache, a quad-channel memory bus, and more PCIe lanes. For anyone building a system that needs raw multi-threaded throughput, especially in a workstation context where memory bandwidth and expansion slots matter, the Threadripper 1920 is the stronger choice based on the recorded measurements.

The Intel Core i5-13400T, however, is the practical pick for a different kind of build. Its TDP of 35 versus 140 means far lower power draw. It includes integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is not strictly required for basic display output. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5, giving builders memory flexibility. It uses the newer PCIe Gen 5 standard, and it is an active product with a launch MSRP of $221, whereas the Threadripper is end-of-life. The benchmark gap is real but modest: 10.1% in Cinebench R23 multi-core (18756 vs 17029) and 10.1% in single-core (2647 vs 2404). If the workload is moderate and efficiency matters, the i5-13400T is the sensible option. If absolute performance in the recorded tests is the priority, the Threadripper 1920 wins outright.

Specification Differences

The two CPUs differ in nearly every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920 has 12 cores and 24 threads; the Intel Core i5-13400T has 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clock is listed as 3.20 GHz for AMD and 1300.00 MHz for Intel (the database records the i5's base clock in MHz), while boost clock is 3.80 GHz for AMD and 4.40 GHz for Intel. TDP is 140 for AMD and 35 for Intel.

Socket types differ completely: AMD uses Socket SP3r2, Intel uses Socket 1700. The process node is 14 nm for AMD and 10 nm for Intel. AMD lists 9,600 million transistors and a 2x 213 mm² die; Intel lists no transistor count and a 215 mm² die. Cache layouts differ: AMD has 96 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 32 MB L3; Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3.

Memory support: AMD supports DDR4 only, quad-channel, with 85.3 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel, with no bandwidth figure in the database. PCIe: AMD has Gen 3 with 60 lanes (CPU only); Intel has Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics: none on AMD, UHD Graphics 730 on Intel. Production status: AMD is end-of-life, Intel is active. Release date: AMD has none listed, Intel has 2023-01-03. Launch MSRP: AMD has none listed, Intel has $221. Multiplier: AMD is unlocked, Intel is locked. Part numbers: AMD is YD1920A9UC9AE, Intel is SRMBR.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a clean sweep for the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920 across all six recorded Cinebench tests. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Threadripper scores 1890 against 1716 for the i5-13400T, a 10.1% win. In Cinebench R15 single-core, AMD leads 266 to 242, also 10.1%. Cinebench R20 multi-core repeats the pattern: 7877 versus 7152, a 10.1% advantage. Cinebench R20 single-core: 1111 versus 1009, 10.1%. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 18756 versus 17029, 10.1%. Cinebench R23 single-core: 2647 versus 2404, 10.1%.

The consistency of the delta is notable. Every single test, regardless of multi-core or single-core workload, shows the same 10.1% margin. This suggests the performance gap is structural rather than workload-specific. The Threadripper's advantage does not shrink in single-threaded tests, despite the i5-13400T having a higher boost clock of 4.40 GHz versus 3.80 GHz. The recorded scores indicate that the Zen architecture's per-core performance in these Cinebench versions is sufficient to overcome the clock speed difference.

The Intel chip does have additional benchmark data in the database that AMD lacks: Geekbench multi-core at 10227 and single-core at 1899. However, there is no corresponding Geekbench score for the Threadripper 1920, so a direct comparison on that test is not possible from the recorded data.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920 wins in every measured benchmark category. It is 10.1% faster in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which matters for rendering, video encoding, and other heavily threaded workloads. It is also 10.1% faster in Cinebench R23 single-core, covering less parallel tasks. Beyond the benchmarks, the Threadripper has 12 cores versus 10, 24 threads versus 16, 32 MB of L3 versus 20 MB, a quad-channel memory bus delivering 85.3 GB/s, and 60 PCIe Gen 3 lanes. For a workstation that needs maximum expansion, high memory bandwidth, and the best recorded CPU scores, the Threadripper 1920 is the winner.

The Intel Core i5-13400T wins where efficiency and platform features matter more than raw score. Its TDP of 35 is dramatically lower than 140. It includes UHD Graphics 730, enabling a build without a discrete GPU. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5, so builders can choose their memory platform. It uses PCIe Gen 5, which is the newer standard. It is an active product with a launch MSRP of $221, while the Threadripper is end-of-life. The benchmark deficit is uniform at 10.1%, but for a power-conscious system, a compact build, or a platform with modern connectivity, the i5-13400T is the more practical selection. The data does not show the i5 winning any performance test, but it clearly wins on power draw, integrated graphics, memory flexibility, and product availability.