Core i9-13900HK vs Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
Core i9-13900HK
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i9-13900HK
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i9-13900HK | Ryzen Threadripper 1950X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($697) | ✅ More affordable ($300) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i9-13900HK | Ryzen Threadripper 1950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+135%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($697) | ✅ More affordable ($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 i9-13900HK and Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
Core i9-13900HK
The Core i9-13900HK is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 27,217 points. Launch price was $697.
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 i9-13900HK 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 5.4 GHz on the Core i9-13900HK versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X — a 29.8% clock advantage for the Core i9-13900HK (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i9-13900HK uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-13900HK scores 27,217 against the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X's 27,487 — a 1% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,629 vs 1,040, a 86.6% lead for the Core i9-13900HK that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i9-13900HK vs 32 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X.
| Feature | Core i9-13900HK | Ryzen Threadripper 1950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 20 | 16 / 32+14% |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz+35% | 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-H (2023−2024) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 27,217 | 27,487 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,629+153% | 1,040 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 9,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-13900HK uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X uses SP3r2 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Core i9-13900HK versus DDR4-2666 on the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X — the Core i9-13900HK supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 96 GB — 90.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i9-13900HK) vs 4 (Ryzen Threadripper 1950X). PCIe lanes: 28 (Core i9-13900HK) vs 64 (Ryzen Threadripper 1950X) — the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X offers 36 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Mobile (Core i9-13900HK) and X399 (Ryzen Threadripper 1950X).
| Feature | Core i9-13900HK | Ryzen Threadripper 1950X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | SP3r2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200+25% | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 96 GB | 256 GB+167% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | 64+129% |
Advanced Features
Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Only the Core i9-13900HK supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-13900HK) vs AMD-V (Ryzen Threadripper 1950X). The Core i9-13900HK includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 96EU), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen Threadripper 1950X targets Workstation.
| Feature | Core i9-13900HK | Ryzen Threadripper 1950X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Core i9-13900HK launched at $697 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X debuted at $999.
| Feature | Core i9-13900HK | Ryzen Threadripper 1950X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $697-30% | $999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $300 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2017 |
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