Core i9-13900K
Raptor Lake · 24C/32T · 125 W · LGA1700
Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 24-Cores
24C/48T · 5.4 GHz · 350 W · sTR5 · PassMark #56
Core i9-13900K takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Core i9-13900K lands at 88 and Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 24-Cores at 52. That puts Core i9-13900K ahead by 36 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Core i9-13900K if…
- ✓Strong per-core performance
- ✓Hybrid P/E cores (12th gen+)
- ✓Wide platform availability
Pick Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 24-Cores if…
- ✓PassMark #56 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- ✓HEDT platform with abundant PCIe and memory lanes
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Core i9-13900KSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Core i9-13900K more score per dollar ($589 vs $1,499).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Core i9-13900K | Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 24-Cores |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Raptor Lake | — |
| Cores | 24 | 24 |
| Threads | 32 | ▲ 48 |
| TDP | 125 W | 350 W |
| Socket | LGA1700 | sTR5 |
| Release year | 2022 | — |
| Base clock | — | 4.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | — | 5.4 GHz |
| L3 cache | — | 128 MB |
| Platform | — | TRX50 |
| Memory | — | 4-channel DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM, up to 1TB |
| PCIe | — | 48x PCIe 5.0 + 32x PCIe 4.0 from CPU (80 CPU lanes) + chipset x4 uplink |
| PassMark rank | — | #56 of 5,901 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | — | 92,583 |
Core i9-13900K
- +Strong per-core performance
- +Hybrid P/E cores (12th gen+)
- +Wide platform availability
- −Power draw on top SKUs
- −Frequent socket changes
- −Arrow Lake gaming regressions
Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 24-Cores
- +PassMark #56 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- +HEDT platform with abundant PCIe and memory lanes
- −HEDT motherboards and cooling raise total platform cost
FAQ: Core i9-13900K vs Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 24-Cores
Which is better, Core i9-13900K or Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 24-Cores? +
Core i9-13900K scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 36. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Core i9-13900K worth the price? +
At $589, Core i9-13900K delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in single.
Is Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 24-Cores worth the price? +
At $1,499, Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 24-Cores delivers a Specdex score of 52 — strongest in passmark.
Does Core i9-13900K or Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 24-Cores 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.
Which is the better value, Core i9-13900K or Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 24-Cores? +
Core i9-13900K — more score per dollar ($589 vs $1,499). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.