Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX vs Core i5-13400F
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
Core i5-13400F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-13400F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,444) | ✅ More affordable ($180) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Chagall PRO (2022) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+405%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,444) | ✅ More affordable ($180) |
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 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX and Core i5-13400F
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.
Core i5-13400F
The Core i5-13400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 25,029 points. Launch price was $196.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the Core i5-13400F offers 10 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX has 54 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-13400F (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX uses the Chagall PRO (2022) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i5-13400F uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX scores 94,737 against the Core i5-13400F's 25,029 — a 116.4% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 66,403 vs 16,211 (121.5% advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,500 vs 2,407, a 46.4% lead for the Core i5-13400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 20,000 vs 11,408 (54.7% advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX). L3 cache: 256 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX vs 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 64 / 128+540% | 10 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.6 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+8% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB+1180% | 20 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% |
| Process | 7 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Chagall PRO (2022) | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 94,737+279% | 25,029 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 66,403+310% | 16,211 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,500 | 2,407+60% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 20,000+75% | 11,408 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX uses the sWRX8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-13400F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX versus DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-13400F — the Core i5-13400F 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: 8 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX) vs 2 (Core i5-13400F). PCIe lanes: 128 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX) vs 20 (Core i5-13400F) — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX offers 108 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: WRX80 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F).
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | sWRX8 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048 GB+967% | 192 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8+300% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+540% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: true (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F). Primary use case: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX targets Professional Workstation, Core i5-13400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX rivals Xeon w9-3495X; Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Professional Workstation | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX launched at $6499 MSRP, while the Core i5-13400F debuted at $196. At current prices ($3444 vs $180), the Core i5-13400F is $3264 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX delivers 27.5 pts/$ vs 139.1 pts/$ for the Core i5-13400F — making the Core i5-13400F the 133.9% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX | Core i5-13400F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6499 | $196-97% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3444 | $180-95% |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.5 | 139.1+406% |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2023 |
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