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 i5-13600K

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +7.0% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $6,170 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $6,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 685.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 114.5 vs 14.6 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $6,499 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 280W, a 155W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of sWRX8 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (37,655 vs 94,737).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 256 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX, which brings 64 cores / 128 threads and 128 PCIe lanes.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX

2022

Why buy it

✅+151.6% higher PassMark.
✅+966.7% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 24 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 64 cores / 128 threads, plus 128 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅540% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13600K across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 14.6 vs 114.5 PassMark/$ ($6,499 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌124% higher power demand at 280W vs 125W.
❌Older platform position on sWRX8 with DDR4, while Core i5-13600K moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-13600K can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-13600K

2022

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +7.0% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $6,170 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $6,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 685.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 114.5 vs 14.6 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $6,499 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 280W, a 155W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of sWRX8 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅+151.6% higher PassMark.
✅+966.7% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 24 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 64 cores / 128 threads, plus 128 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅540% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (37,655 vs 94,737).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 256 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX, which brings 64 cores / 128 threads and 128 PCIe lanes.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13600K across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 14.6 vs 114.5 PassMark/$ ($6,499 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌124% higher power demand at 280W vs 125W.
❌Older platform position on sWRX8 with DDR4, while Core i5-13600K moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-13600K can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-13600K better than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i5-13600K 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 PRO 5995WX is the better fit. You are getting 151.6% better PassMark, backed by 64 cores and 128 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 966.7% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 24 MB).

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

Core i5-13600K is the smarter buy today. Core i5-13600K is $6,170 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $6,499 MSRP, and it gives you a 7.0% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 151.6% better PassMark. It is also 685.2% better value on MSRP (114.5 vs 14.6 PassMark/$), 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 i5-13600K is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of sWRX8. That makes it the safer long-term pick.

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 i5-13600K Benchmark Check

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13600K	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
1080p
low	281 FPS	205 FPS
medium	264 FPS	169 FPS
high	220 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	188 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	166 FPS
medium	198 FPS	131 FPS
high	158 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	90 FPS
medium	133 FPS	77 FPS
high	102 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	49 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13600K	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
1080p
low	632 FPS	760 FPS
medium	533 FPS	648 FPS
high	450 FPS	510 FPS
ultra	416 FPS	442 FPS
1440p
low	540 FPS	619 FPS
medium	474 FPS	540 FPS
high	403 FPS	444 FPS
ultra	351 FPS	361 FPS
4K
low	316 FPS	362 FPS
medium	282 FPS	318 FPS
high	269 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	253 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13600K	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
1080p
low	663 FPS	920 FPS
medium	543 FPS	775 FPS
high	477 FPS	712 FPS
ultra	414 FPS	631 FPS
1440p
low	600 FPS	666 FPS
medium	499 FPS	560 FPS
high	434 FPS	509 FPS
ultra	376 FPS	446 FPS
4K
low	441 FPS	475 FPS
medium	381 FPS	382 FPS
high	344 FPS	347 FPS
ultra	295 FPS	279 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13600K	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
1080p
low	941 FPS	1160 FPS
medium	941 FPS	1015 FPS
high	923 FPS	894 FPS
ultra	831 FPS	790 FPS
1440p
low	941 FPS	933 FPS
medium	850 FPS	809 FPS
high	738 FPS	709 FPS
ultra	651 FPS	613 FPS
4K
low	651 FPS	661 FPS
medium	588 FPS	588 FPS
high	529 FPS	522 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13600K and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX

Core i5-13600K

The Core i5-13600K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 37,655 points. Launch price was $319.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2022-03-08. It is based on the Chagall PRO (2022) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: sWRX8. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 94,737 points. Launch price was $6,499.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13600K packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX offers 64 cores / 128 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX has 50 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core i5-13600K versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX — a 12.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-13600K (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core i5-13600K uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX uses Chagall PRO (2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13600K scores 37,655 against the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX's 94,737 — a 86.2% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX. L3 cache: 24 MB on the Core i5-13600K vs 256 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX.

Feature	Core i5-13600K	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
Cores / Threads	14 / 20	64 / 128+357%
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+13%	4.5 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+30%	2.7 GHz
L3 Cache	24 MB	256 MB+967%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)	Chagall PRO (2022)
PassMark	37,655	94,737+152%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	66,403
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,500
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	20,000

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13600K uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX uses sWRX8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Core i5-13600K versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX — the Core i5-13600K supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 165.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-13600K) vs 8 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-13600K) vs 128 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX) — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX offers 108 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel 600 series,Intel 700 series (Core i5-13600K) and WRX80 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX).

Feature	Core i5-13600K	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
Socket	LGA1700	sWRX8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600+25%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	2048 GB+967%
RAM Channels	2	8+300%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	128+540%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13600K) vs true (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX). The Core i5-13600K includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-13600K targets Desktop, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX targets Professional Workstation. Direct competitor: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX rivals Xeon w9-3495X.

Feature	Core i5-13600K	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 770	—
Unlocked	Yes	—
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	true
Target Use	Desktop	Professional Workstation

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-13600K launched at $329 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX debuted at $6499. On MSRP ($329 vs $6499), the Core i5-13600K is $6170 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13600K delivers 114.5 pts/$ vs 14.6 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX — making the Core i5-13600K the 154.8% better value option.