i9-13900KF vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
2020
32 cores / 64 threads, 280 Watt
40.89
+7.2%
Core i9-13900KF
2022
24 cores / 32 threads, 125 Watt
38.14

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX outperforms Core i9-13900KF by a small 7% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and Core i9-13900KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking6691
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data64.80
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperIntel Core i9
Power efficiency13.3213.75
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)
Release date14 July 2020 (4 years ago)27 September 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$564

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and Core i9-13900KF 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 cores32 (Dotriaconta-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads6432
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus rateno data4 × 16 GT/s
Multiplier3530
L1 cache2 MB1.5 MB
L2 cache16 MB16 MB
L3 cache128 MB12 MB
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size74 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °C72 °C
Number of transistors23540 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and Core i9-13900KF 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
SocketsWRX8FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt125 W, 253 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and Core i9-13900KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2, XFR 2Intel® 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-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Precision Boost 2+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and Core i9-13900KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and Core i9-13900KF 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 3975WX and Core i9-13900KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size2 TiB192 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidth204.8 GB/s89.604 GB/s

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and Core i9-13900KF.

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 3975WX 40.89
+7.2%
i9-13900KF 38.14

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 3975WX 62572
+7.2%
i9-13900KF 58376

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 3975WX 1631
i9-13900KF 2918
+78.9%

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 3975WX 14659
i9-13900KF 19657
+34.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 40.89 38.14
Recency 14 July 2020 27 September 2022
Physical cores 32 24
Threads 64 32
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 125 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX has a 7.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 33.3% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

i9-13900KF, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, and 124% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and Core i9-13900KF.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX is a server/workstation processor while Core i9-13900KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and Core i9-13900KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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