Core i5-13600HX vs Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
Core i5-13600HX
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13600HX
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-13600HX | Ryzen Threadripper 1950X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-HX (2023) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-13600HX | Ryzen Threadripper 1950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13600HX and Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
Core i5-13600HX
The Core i5-13600HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-HX (2023) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): + 24 MB. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 27,646 points. Launch price was $284.
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 27,487 points. Launch price was $999.
Processing Power
The Core i5-13600HX packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i5-13600HX versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-13600HX (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i5-13600HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13600HX scores 27,646 against the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X's 27,487 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i5-13600HX. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i5-13600HX vs 32 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X.
| Feature | Core i5-13600HX | Ryzen Threadripper 1950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 20 | 16 / 32+14% |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+20% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.4 GHz+31% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | 32 MB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+300% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-HX (2023) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 27,646 | 27,487 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,040 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 9,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-13600HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X uses SP3r2 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-13600HX | Ryzen Threadripper 1950X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1964 | SP3r2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 256 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 64 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-13600HX) / AMD-V (Ryzen Threadripper 1950X). Primary use case: Ryzen Threadripper 1950X targets Workstation.
| Feature | Core i5-13600HX | Ryzen Threadripper 1950X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Workstation |
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