Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX
96C/192T · 5.1 GHz · 350 W TDP · sTR5 · PassMark #12
Core i5-12600K
Alder Lake · 10C/16T · 125 W · LGA1700
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX lands at 78 and Core i5-12600K at 78. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX if…
- ✓PassMark rank #12 — strong productivity throughput
- ✓Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
- ✓Current PassMark-tracked street price around $8,787
Pick Core i5-12600K 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 i5-12600KSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Core i5-12600K more score per dollar ($289 vs $8,787).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX | Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | ▲ 96 | 10 |
| Threads | ▲ 192 | 16 |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | — |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | — |
| L3 cache | 384 MB | — |
| TDP | 350 W | 125 W |
| Socket | sTR5 | LGA1700 |
| Class | Desktop, Server | — |
| PassMark rank | #12 of 5,901 | — |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 141,050 | — |
| Architecture | — | Alder Lake |
| Release year | — | 2021 |
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX
- +PassMark rank #12 — strong productivity throughput
- +Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
- +Current PassMark-tracked street price around $8,787
- −Workstation platform — overkill for gaming-only builds
Core i5-12600K
- +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 7995WX vs Core i5-12600K
Which is better, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX or Core i5-12600K? +
Both score 78 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX worth the price? +
At $8,787, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in passmark.
Is Core i5-12600K worth the price? +
At $289, Core i5-12600K delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in single.
Does Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX or Core i5-12600K 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 7995WX or Core i5-12600K? +
Core i5-12600K — more score per dollar ($289 vs $8,787). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.