Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX
16C/32T · 5.3 GHz · 350 W TDP · sTR5 · PassMark #175
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 PRO 7955WX lands at 33 and Core i9-13900K at 88. That puts Core i9-13900K ahead by 55 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX if…
- ✓PassMark #175 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- ✓Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
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 $4,000).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX | Core i9-13900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | ▲ 24 |
| Threads | 32 | 32 |
| Base clock | 4.5 GHz | — |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | — |
| L3 cache | 64 MB | — |
| TDP | 350 W | 125 W |
| Socket | sTR5 | LGA1700 |
| Class | Desktop, Server | — |
| PassMark rank | #175 of 5,901 | — |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 60,031 | — |
| Architecture | — | Raptor Lake |
| Release year | — | 2022 |
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX
- +PassMark #175 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- +Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
- −Workstation platform — overkill for gaming-only builds
- −Newer-generation parts pull ahead in current rankings
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 PRO 7955WX vs Core i9-13900K
Which is better, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX or Core i9-13900K? +
Core i9-13900K scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 55. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX worth the price? +
At $4,000, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX delivers a Specdex score of 33 — 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 PRO 7955WX 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 PRO 7955WX or Core i9-13900K? +
Core i9-13900K — more score per dollar ($589 vs $4,000). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.