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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 i7-13700K

2022

Why buy it

✅+125.9% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅Costs $928 less on MSRP ($409 MSRP vs $1,337 MSRP).
✅Delivers 140.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 111.9 vs 46.6 PassMark/$ ($409 MSRP vs $1,337 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 280W, a 155W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of sWRX8 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (31,000 vs 42,986).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (30 MB vs 128 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, which brings 32 cores / 64 threads and 128 PCIe lanes.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

2020

Why buy it

✅+38.7% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.
✅+326.7% larger total L3 cache (128 MB vs 30 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 32 cores / 64 threads, plus 128 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅540% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (1,260 vs 2,846).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 46.6 vs 111.9 PassMark/$ ($1,337 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
❌124% higher power demand at 280W vs 125W.
❌Older platform position on sWRX8 with DDR4, while Core i7-13700K moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-13700K can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-13700K

2022

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

2020

Why buy it

✅+125.9% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅Costs $928 less on MSRP ($409 MSRP vs $1,337 MSRP).
✅Delivers 140.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 111.9 vs 46.6 PassMark/$ ($409 MSRP vs $1,337 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 280W, a 155W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of sWRX8 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅+38.7% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.
✅+326.7% larger total L3 cache (128 MB vs 30 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 32 cores / 64 threads, plus 128 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅540% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (31,000 vs 42,986).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (30 MB vs 128 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, which brings 32 cores / 64 threads and 128 PCIe lanes.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (1,260 vs 2,846).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 46.6 vs 111.9 PassMark/$ ($1,337 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
❌124% higher power demand at 280W vs 125W.
❌Older platform position on sWRX8 with DDR4, while Core i7-13700K moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-13700K can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-13700K better than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i7-13700K 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 3975WX is the better fit. You are getting 38.7% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 32 cores and 64 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 326.7% larger total L3 cache (128 MB vs 30 MB).

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

Core i7-13700K is the smarter buy today. Core i7-13700K is $928 cheaper on MSRP at $409 MSRP versus $1,337 MSRP, and it gives you a 1.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 38.7% better Cinebench R23 multi-core. It is also 140.4% better value on MSRP (111.9 vs 46.6 PassMark/$), 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 i7-13700K is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2020) and a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of sWRX8. 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 i7-13700K Benchmark Check

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
1080p
low	284 FPS	183 FPS
medium	268 FPS	149 FPS
high	223 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	238 FPS	160 FPS
medium	200 FPS	127 FPS
high	159 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	73 FPS
medium	134 FPS	61 FPS
high	103 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
1080p
low	689 FPS	579 FPS
medium	580 FPS	499 FPS
high	484 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	439 FPS	327 FPS
1440p
low	595 FPS	485 FPS
medium	525 FPS	425 FPS
high	441 FPS	338 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	274 FPS
4K
low	348 FPS	304 FPS
medium	314 FPS	270 FPS
high	295 FPS	231 FPS
ultra	261 FPS	202 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
1080p
low	648 FPS	681 FPS
medium	530 FPS	564 FPS
high	467 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	425 FPS
1440p
low	591 FPS	570 FPS
medium	491 FPS	479 FPS
high	427 FPS	424 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	364 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	417 FPS
medium	374 FPS	333 FPS
high	339 FPS	293 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	234 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
1080p
low	970 FPS	1020 FPS
medium	883 FPS	917 FPS
high	766 FPS	765 FPS
ultra	689 FPS	664 FPS
1440p
low	829 FPS	802 FPS
medium	740 FPS	701 FPS
high	642 FPS	584 FPS
ultra	566 FPS	496 FPS
4K
low	567 FPS	559 FPS
medium	515 FPS	504 FPS
high	463 FPS	437 FPS
ultra	404 FPS	373 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700K and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

Core i7-13700K

The Core i7-13700K 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 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). 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: 45,784 points. Launch price was $409.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2020-07-14. It is based on the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: sWRX8. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 62,261 points. Launch price was $4,499.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13700K packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX — a 25% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i7-13700K uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX uses Matisse (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700K scores 45,784 against the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX's 62,261 — a 30.5% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 31,000 vs 42,986 (32.4% advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,846 vs 1,260, a 77.3% lead for the Core i7-13700K that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 18,980 vs 25,211 (28.2% advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX). L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K vs 128 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
Cores / Threads	16 / 24	32 / 64+100%
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+29%	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz	3.5 GHz+3%
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)	128 MB+327%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm, 12 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)	Matisse (2019−2020)
PassMark	45,784	62,261+36%
Cinebench R23 Multi	31,000	42,986+39%
Geekbench 6 Single	2,846+126%	1,260
Geekbench 6 Multi	18,980	25,211+33%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13700K uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX uses sWRX8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Core i7-13700K versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX — the Core i7-13700K supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 165.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i7-13700K) vs 8 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-13700K) vs 128 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX) — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX offers 108 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel Z790,Intel H770,Intel B760,Intel Z690,Intel H670,Intel B660,Intel H610 (Core i7-13700K) and AMD WRX80 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX).

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
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

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Both support true virtualization. The Core i7-13700K includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X; Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX rivals Xeon W-3375.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics 770	None
Unlocked	Yes	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	true	true

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-13700K launched at $409 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX debuted at $1337. On MSRP ($409 vs $1337), the Core i7-13700K is $928 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-13700K delivers 111.9 pts/$ vs 46.6 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX — making the Core i7-13700K the 82.5% better value option.