i7-13700K vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
2022
16 cores / 32 threads, 280 Watt
32.73
+7.9%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX outperforms Core i7-13700K by a small 8% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i7-13700K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking130147
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data63.89
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperIntel Core i7
Power efficiency10.6610.94
Architecture codenameChagall PRO (2022)Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)
Release date8 March 2022 (2 years ago)27 September 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$409

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i7-13700K basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads3224
Base clock speed4 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz5.4 GHz
Bus rateno data4 × 16 GT/s
Multiplier4034
L1 cache1 MB768 KB
L2 cache8 MB8 MB
L3 cache64 MB6 MB
Chip lithography7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size4x 81 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °C72 °C
Number of transistors16,600 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i7-13700K compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketWRX8FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt125 W, 253 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i7-13700K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i7-13700K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i7-13700K are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i7-13700K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size2 TiB192 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidth204.8 GB/s89.604 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Intel UHD Graphics 770
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HD-+
Graphics max frequency-1.6 GHz
Execution Units-32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i7-13700K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported-4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i7-13700K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4-4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP-5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort-7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i7-13700K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX-12
OpenGL-4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i7-13700K.

PCIe version4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes12820

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX 32.73
+7.9%
i7-13700K 30.34

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX 50096
+7.9%
i7-13700K 46429

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX 2138
i7-13700K 2865
+34%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX 16063
i7-13700K 17840
+11.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 32.73 30.34
Recency 8 March 2022 27 September 2022
Threads 32 24
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 125 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX has a 7.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 33.3% more threads.

i7-13700K, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 6 months, and 124% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i7-13700K.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-13700K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i7-13700K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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