Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX
64C/128T · 5.4 GHz · 350 W · sTR5 · PassMark #9
Core i5-14600K
Raptor Lake Refresh · 14C · 5.3 GHz · $319
Core i5-14600K takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX lands at 84 and Core i5-14600K at 87. That puts Core i5-14600K ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX if…
- ✓PassMark top-10 multi-thread performance (151,322 CPU Mark)
- ✓Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
- ✓Current PassMark-tracked street price around $7,999
Pick Core i5-14600K if…
- ✓Strong gaming performance
- ✓Good productivity for price
- ✓DDR4 and DDR5 compatible
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Core i5-14600KSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Core i5-14600K more score per dollar ($319 vs $7,999).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX | Core i5-14600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | ▲ 64 | 14 (6P+8E) |
| Threads | ▲ 128 | 20 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | — |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| L3 cache | 256 MB | — |
| TDP | 350 W | 125 W |
| Socket | sTR5 | LGA1700 |
| Platform | WRX90 or TRX50 | — |
| Memory | 8-channel DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM, up to 2TB (on WRX90) | — |
| PCIe | 128x PCIe 5.0 + 8x PCIe 4.0 from CPU (on WRX90) | — |
| PassMark rank | #9 of 5,901 | — |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 151,322 | — |
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX
- +PassMark top-10 multi-thread performance (151,322 CPU Mark)
- +Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
- +Current PassMark-tracked street price around $7,999
- −Workstation platform — overkill for gaming-only builds
Core i5-14600K
- +Strong gaming performance
- +Good productivity for price
- +DDR4 and DDR5 compatible
- −Last-gen LGA1700 socket
- −Power hungry under load
- −No AI instructions
FAQ: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX vs Core i5-14600K
Which is better, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX or Core i5-14600K? +
Core i5-14600K scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX worth the price? +
At $7,999, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in passmark.
Is Core i5-14600K worth the price? +
At $319, Core i5-14600K delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in gaming.
Does Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX or Core i5-14600K 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 9985WX or Core i5-14600K? +
Core i5-14600K — more score per dollar ($319 vs $7,999). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.