PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i5-13400F

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,144 less on MSRP ($196 MSRP vs $1,340 MSRP).
✅Delivers 201.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 127.7 vs 42.4 PassMark/$ ($196 MSRP vs $1,340 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 350W, a 285W reduction.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX across 9 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (25,029 vs 56,854).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (20 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX, which brings 12 cores / 24 threads and 128 PCIe lanes.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +36.5% higher average FPS across 9 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+220% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 20 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 12 cores / 24 threads, plus 128 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅540% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 42.4 vs 127.7 PassMark/$ ($1,340 MSRP vs $196 MSRP).
❌438.5% higher power demand at 350W vs 65W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-13400F.

Core i5-13400F

2023

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,144 less on MSRP ($196 MSRP vs $1,340 MSRP).
✅Delivers 201.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 127.7 vs 42.4 PassMark/$ ($196 MSRP vs $1,340 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 350W, a 285W reduction.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +36.5% higher average FPS across 9 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+220% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 20 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 12 cores / 24 threads, plus 128 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅540% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX across 9 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (25,029 vs 56,854).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (20 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX, which brings 12 cores / 24 threads and 128 PCIe lanes.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 42.4 vs 127.7 PassMark/$ ($1,340 MSRP vs $196 MSRP).
❌438.5% higher power demand at 350W vs 65W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-13400F.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX better than Core i5-13400F?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i5-13400F is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 36.5% more average FPS across 9 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX is the better fit. You are getting 127.2% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 24 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 220% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 20 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i5-13400F makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX is 583.7% more expensive on MSRP at $1,340 MSRP versus $196 MSRP, and it gives you a 36.5% average FPS lead across 9 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i5-13400F is also 201.0% better value on MSRP (127.7 vs 42.4 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2023), 220% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 20 MB), more multi-core headroom with 12 cores / 24 threads instead of 10/16, and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-13400F Benchmark Check

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX
1080p
low	171 FPS	278 FPS
medium	158 FPS	253 FPS
high	132 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	188 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	262 FPS
medium	123 FPS	214 FPS
high	99 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	152 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	180 FPS
medium	74 FPS	147 FPS
high	59 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	98 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX
1080p
low	545 FPS	791 FPS
medium	464 FPS	650 FPS
high	389 FPS	485 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	409 FPS
1440p
low	458 FPS	651 FPS
medium	403 FPS	555 FPS
high	345 FPS	428 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	333 FPS
4K
low	280 FPS	366 FPS
medium	247 FPS	315 FPS
high	231 FPS	277 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	233 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX
1080p
low	530 FPS	886 FPS
medium	449 FPS	704 FPS
high	415 FPS	622 FPS
ultra	375 FPS	534 FPS
1440p
low	490 FPS	712 FPS
medium	422 FPS	566 FPS
high	382 FPS	488 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	414 FPS
4K
low	393 FPS	507 FPS
medium	331 FPS	418 FPS
high	296 FPS	375 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	315 FPS

Open Core i5-13400F Open Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX
1080p
low	626 FPS	1106 FPS
medium	626 FPS	991 FPS
high	626 FPS	867 FPS
ultra	626 FPS	781 FPS
1440p
low	626 FPS	860 FPS
medium	626 FPS	759 FPS
high	598 FPS	664 FPS
ultra	521 FPS	576 FPS
4K
low	535 FPS	632 FPS
medium	492 FPS	562 FPS
high	439 FPS	496 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	429 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13400F and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX

Core i5-13400F

The Core i5-13400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 25,029 points. Launch price was $196.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2025-01-01. It is based on the Shimada Peak (2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 4.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: sTR5. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 56,854 points. Launch price was $2,000.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13400F packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-13400F versus 5.4 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX — a 16% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX (base: 2.5 GHz vs 4.7 GHz). The Core i5-13400F uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX uses Shimada Peak (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13400F scores 25,029 against the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX's 56,854 — a 77.7% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-13400F vs 64 MB (total) on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX
Cores / Threads	10 / 16	12 / 24+20%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	5.4 GHz+17%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	4.7 GHz+88%
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)	64 MB (total)+220%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+25%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Shimada Peak (2025)
PassMark	25,029	56,854+127%
Cinebench R23 Multi	16,211	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,407	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	11,408	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13400F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX uses sTR5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-13400F versus 6400 on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX supports up to 2048 of RAM compared to 192 GB — 165.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-13400F) vs 8 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-13400F) vs 128 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX) — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX offers 108 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-13400F) and WRX90,TRX50 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX).

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX
Socket	LGA1700	sTR5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200	6400+127900%
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB+9830300%	2048
RAM Channels	2	8+300%
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	128+540%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-13400F) vs VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX). Primary use case: Core i5-13400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-13400F rivals Ryzen 5 7600; Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX rivals Xeon w7-3545.

Feature	Core i5-13400F	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	—	None
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V
Target Use	Gaming	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-13400F launched at $196 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX debuted at $1340. On MSRP ($196 vs $1340), the Core i5-13400F is $1144 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-13400F delivers 127.7 pts/$ vs 42.4 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX — making the Core i5-13400F the 100.2% better value option.