Core i7-13700K
VS
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Core i7-13700K vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Intel

Core i7-13700K

16 Cores24 Thrd125 WWMax: 5.4 GHz2022
VS
AMD

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

32 Cores64 Thrd280 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-13700K

#131
Core Ultra 5 245T
MSRP: $270|Avg: $270
105%
#132
Core i5-8500
MSRP: $192|Avg: $80
104%
#133
Core i5-9400F
MSRP: $182|Avg: $80
103%
#134
Core i5-11400
MSRP: $182|Avg: $141
103%
#135
Core i5-13600K
MSRP: $329|Avg: $319
103%
#136
Core i5-13500
MSRP: $242|Avg: $264
103%
#137
Ryzen 7 8700G
MSRP: $329|Avg: $269
103%
#138
Core i7-14700
MSRP: $384|Avg: $348
103%
#139
Ryzen 5 2500X
MSRP: $159|Avg: $80
103%
#140
Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
MSRP: $100|Avg: $60
102%
#141
Core i9-13900K
MSRP: $599|Avg: $500
102%
#142
Core i3-14100
MSRP: $134|Avg: $131
101%
#143
Ryzen 5 3400G
MSRP: $149|Avg: $80
100%
#144
Core i7-10700KF
MSRP: $405|Avg: $160
100%
#145
Core i5-11600K
MSRP: $262|Avg: $170
100%
#146
Core i7-13700K
MSRP: $409|Avg: $400
100%
#147
Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G
MSRP: $149|Avg: $80
99%
#148
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X
MSRP: $329|Avg: $150
99%
#149
Core i9-12900KS
MSRP: $739|Avg: $385
99%
#150
Ryzen 5 5500X3D
MSRP: $185|Avg: $180
98%
#151
Core Ultra 7 265T
MSRP: $384|Avg: $362
98%
#152
Ryzen 3 3200GE
MSRP: $85|Avg: $64
98%
#153
Core i3-9100T
MSRP: $122|Avg: $50
98%
#154
Ryzen 5 4600G
MSRP: $154|Avg: $143
98%
#155
Core i7-13700T
MSRP: $384|Avg: $250
97%
#156
Ryzen 9 5900X
MSRP: $549|Avg: $350
97%
#157
Core i7-13700F
MSRP: $359|Avg: $345
97%
#158
Core i5-13600T
MSRP: $255|Avg: $255
97%
#159
Ryzen 5 3400GE
MSRP: $149|Avg: $80
96%
#160
Core i7-12700F
MSRP: $314|Avg: $275
96%
#161
Core i5-9400
MSRP: $192|Avg: $85
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

#288
Xeon w7-2595X
MSRP: $2039|Avg: $1600
108%
#289
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX
MSRP: $2899|Avg: $2699.99
108%
#290
Xeon Gold 5420+
MSRP: $1848|Avg: $1848
105%
#292
Xeon w7-2575X
MSRP: $1689|Avg: $1860
104%
#294
Xeon Gold 6444Y
MSRP: $3622|Avg: N/A
103%
#295
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
MSRP: $2649|Avg: $2782
103%
#296
Xeon Platinum 8380
MSRP: $2010|Avg: $965
103%
#297
EPYC 7453
MSRP: $1570|Avg: $1253
103%
#298
Xeon Gold 5418Y
MSRP: $1483|Avg: N/A
102%
#299
Xeon w5-3425
MSRP: $1189|Avg: $1189
101%
#300
EPYC 9255
MSRP: $2495|Avg: $1934
101%
#301
EPYC 8324P
MSRP: $1895|Avg: $3598
100%
#302
Xeon Gold 6414U
MSRP: $2296|Avg: $283
100%
#303
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
MSRP: $2495|Avg: $2495
100%
#304
EPYC 7352
MSRP: $1350|Avg: $725
100%
#305
Xeon w7-2475X
MSRP: $1789|Avg: $2544
99%
#307
Xeon W-3323
MSRP: $949|Avg: $500
98%
#308
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
MSRP: $1149|Avg: $100
97%
#309
Xeon W-2255
MSRP: $778|Avg: $350
96%
#310
Xeon Silver 4316
MSRP: $1126|Avg: $1200
96%
#311
Xeon w7-3545
MSRP: $2039|Avg: $2039
95%
#312
EPYC 7643P
MSRP: $2722|Avg: $2722
95%
#313
Xeon w5-3435X
MSRP: $1589|Avg: $163
94%
#314
Xeon Gold 6312U
MSRP: $1645|Avg: N/A
94%
#315
EPYC 7443
MSRP: $2010|Avg: $1800
94%
#316
Xeon Gold 6416H
MSRP: $1845|Avg: N/A
94%
#318
EPYC 7343
MSRP: $1565|Avg: $1350
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($2,495) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightCore i7-13700KRyzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($400)
⚠️ Higher cost ($2,495)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) / Intel 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Chagall PRO (2022) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-13700K ($400), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($2,095 less, 84% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightCore i7-13700KRyzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+281%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($400)
⚠️ Higher cost ($2,495)

Performance Check

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700K and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Intel

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.

AMD

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2022-03-08. It is based on the Chagall PRO (2022) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 128 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: 74,985 points. Launch price was $3,299.

Processing Power

The Core i7-13700K packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i7-13700K uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX uses Chagall PRO (2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700K scores 45,784 against the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX's 74,985 — a 48.4% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 31,000 vs 53,977 (54.1% advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,846 vs 1,686, a 51.2% lead for the Core i7-13700K that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 18,980 vs 29,745 (44.2% advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX). L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K vs 128 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX.

FeatureCore i7-13700KRyzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
Cores / Threads
16 / 24
32 / 64+100%
Boost Clock
5.4 GHz+20%
4.5 GHz
Base Clock
3.4 GHz
3.6 GHz+6%
L3 Cache
30 MB (total)
128 MB+327%
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
45,784
74,985+64%
Cinebench R23 Multi
31,000
53,977+74%
Geekbench 6 Single
2,846+69%
1,686
Geekbench 6 Multi
18,980
29,745+57%
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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13700K uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX 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 5975WX — the Core i7-13700K supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX 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 5975WX). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-13700K) vs 128 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX) — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX 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 WRX80 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX).

FeatureCore i7-13700KRyzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
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
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 5975WX requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X; Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX rivals Xeon Gold 6338.

FeatureCore i7-13700KRyzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
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 5975WX debuted at $2495. At current prices ($400 vs $2495), the Core i7-13700K is $2095 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-13700K delivers 114.5 pts/$ vs 30.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX — making the Core i7-13700K the 116.8% better value option.

FeatureCore i7-13700KRyzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
MSRP
$409-84%
$2495
Avg Price (30d)
$400-84%
$2495
Performance per Dollar
114.5+280%
30.1
Release Date
2022
2022