Core i9-13900K
Raptor Lake · 24C/32T · 125 W · LGA1700
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
64C/128T · 4.2 GHz · 280 W TDP · sWRX8 · PassMark #78
Core i9-13900K takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Core i9-13900K lands at 88 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX at 45. That puts Core i9-13900K ahead by 43 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 PRO 3995WX if…
- ✓PassMark #78 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- ✓Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
- ✓Current PassMark-tracked street price around $2,900
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 $2,900).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Core i9-13900K | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Raptor Lake | — |
| Cores | 24 | ▲ 64 |
| Threads | 32 | ▲ 128 |
| TDP | 125 W | 280 W |
| Socket | LGA1700 | sWRX8 |
| Release year | 2022 | — |
| Base clock | — | 2.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | — | 4.2 GHz |
| L3 cache | — | 256 MB |
| Class | — | Desktop, Server |
| PassMark rank | — | #78 of 5,901 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | — | 82,482 |
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 PRO 3995WX
- +PassMark #78 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- +Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
- +Current PassMark-tracked street price around $2,900
- −Workstation platform — overkill for gaming-only builds
FAQ: Core i9-13900K vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
Which is better, Core i9-13900K or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX? +
Core i9-13900K scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 43. 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 PRO 3995WX worth the price? +
At $2,900, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX delivers a Specdex score of 45 — strongest in passmark.
Does Core i9-13900K or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 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 PRO 3995WX? +
Core i9-13900K — more score per dollar ($589 vs $2,900). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.