Intel
Core i9-11900K
Rocket Lake · 8C/16T · 125 W · LGA1200
74
/ 100
From $539
VS
Threadripper Pro 7995WX wins by 22
AMD
Threadripper Pro 7995WX
Zen 4 · 64C/128T · sTR5
96
/ 100
From $10,000
Specdex verdict
Threadripper Pro 7995WX takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Core i9-11900K lands at 74 and Threadripper Pro 7995WX at 96. That puts Threadripper Pro 7995WX ahead by 22 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Core i9-11900K if…
- ✓Strong per-core performance
- ✓Hybrid P/E cores (12th gen+)
- ✓Wide platform availability
Pick Threadripper Pro 7995WX if…
- ✓Massive core counts
- ✓ECC memory support
- ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
Core i9-11900K 74
vs 96 Threadripper Pro 7995WX
Score breakdown
Core i9-11900K
74 single 76
multi 74
gaming 73
efficiency 78
Threadripper Pro 7995WX
96 single 88
multi 96
gaming 76
efficiency 78
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Core i9-11900K | Threadripper Pro 7995WX |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Rocket Lake | Zen 4 |
| Cores | 8 | ▲ 64 |
| Threads | 16 | ▲ 128 |
| TDP | 125 W | — |
| Socket | LGA1200 | sTR5 |
| Release year | 2021 | 2023 |
Core i9-11900K
Pros
- +Strong per-core performance
- +Hybrid P/E cores (12th gen+)
- +Wide platform availability
Cons
- −Power draw on top SKUs
- −Frequent socket changes
- −Arrow Lake gaming regressions
Threadripper Pro 7995WX
Pros
- +Massive core counts
- +ECC memory support
- +Workstation/server-grade platform
Cons
- −Niche platform, limited motherboards
- −High TDP requires serious cooling
- −Premium price
FAQ: Core i9-11900K vs Threadripper Pro 7995WX
Which is better, Core i9-11900K or Threadripper Pro 7995WX? +
Threadripper Pro 7995WX scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 22. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Core i9-11900K worth the price? +
At $539, Core i9-11900K delivers a Specdex score of 74 — strongest in efficiency.
Is Threadripper Pro 7995WX worth the price? +
At $10,000, Threadripper Pro 7995WX delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in multi.
Does Core i9-11900K or Threadripper Pro 7995WX last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.