Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C/128T · 5.1 GHz · 350 W TDP · sTR5 · PassMark #14
Core i9-13900K
Raptor Lake · 24C/32T · 125 W · LGA1700
Core i9-13900K takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Ryzen Threadripper 7980X lands at 76 and Core i9-13900K at 88. That puts Core i9-13900K ahead by 12 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Ryzen Threadripper 7980X if…
- ✓PassMark rank #14 — strong productivity throughput
- ✓HEDT platform with abundant PCIe and memory lanes
- ✓Current PassMark-tracked street price around $3,827
Pick Core i9-13900K if…
- ✓Strong per-core performance
- ✓Hybrid P/E cores (12th gen+)
- ✓Wide platform availability
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 $3,827).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Ryzen Threadripper 7980X | Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | ▲ 64 | 24 |
| Threads | ▲ 128 | 32 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | — |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | — |
| L3 cache | 256 MB | — |
| TDP | 350 W | 125 W |
| Socket | sTR5 | LGA1700 |
| Class | Desktop | — |
| PassMark rank | #14 of 5,901 | — |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 135,650 | — |
| Architecture | — | Raptor Lake |
| Release year | — | 2022 |
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
- +PassMark rank #14 — strong productivity throughput
- +HEDT platform with abundant PCIe and memory lanes
- +Current PassMark-tracked street price around $3,827
- −HEDT motherboards and cooling raise total platform cost
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
FAQ: Ryzen Threadripper 7980X vs Core i9-13900K
Which is better, Ryzen Threadripper 7980X or Core i9-13900K? +
Core i9-13900K scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 12. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Ryzen Threadripper 7980X worth the price? +
At $3,827, Ryzen Threadripper 7980X delivers a Specdex score of 76 — strongest in passmark.
Is Core i9-13900K worth the price? +
At $589, Core i9-13900K delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in single.
Does Ryzen Threadripper 7980X or Core i9-13900K 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, Ryzen Threadripper 7980X or Core i9-13900K? +
Core i9-13900K — more score per dollar ($589 vs $3,827). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.