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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 i7-13700K

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.0% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $740 less on MSRP ($409 MSRP vs $1,149 MSRP).
✅Delivers 284.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 111.9 vs 29.1 PassMark/$ ($409 MSRP vs $1,149 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 280W, a 155W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of sWRX8 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (30 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX, which brings 12 cores / 24 threads and 128 PCIe lanes.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

2020

Why buy it

✅+113.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 30 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 Core i7-13700K across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (18,500 vs 31,000).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 29.1 vs 111.9 PassMark/$ ($1,149 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
❌124% higher power demand at 280W vs 125W.
❌Older platform position on sWRX8 with DDR4, while Core i7-13700K moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Core i7-13700K

2022

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.0% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $740 less on MSRP ($409 MSRP vs $1,149 MSRP).
✅Delivers 284.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 111.9 vs 29.1 PassMark/$ ($409 MSRP vs $1,149 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 280W, a 155W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of sWRX8 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅+113.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 30 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

❌Smaller total L3 cache (30 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX, which brings 12 cores / 24 threads and 128 PCIe lanes.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-13700K across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (18,500 vs 31,000).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 29.1 vs 111.9 PassMark/$ ($1,149 MSRP vs $409 MSRP).
❌124% higher power demand at 280W vs 125W.
❌Older platform position on sWRX8 with DDR4, while Core i7-13700K moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-13700K better than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i7-13700K 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, Core i7-13700K is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 6.0% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-13700K is the better fit. You are getting 67.6% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 16 cores and 24 threads.

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

Core i7-13700K is the smarter buy today. Core i7-13700K is $740 cheaper on MSRP at $409 MSRP versus $1,149 MSRP, and it gives you a 6.0% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 284.5% better value on MSRP (111.9 vs 29.1 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Core i7-13700K is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2020), a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of sWRX8, and more multi-core headroom with 16 cores / 24 threads instead of 12/24. 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 i7-13700K Benchmark Check

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
1080p
low	284 FPS	202 FPS
medium	268 FPS	164 FPS
high	223 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	238 FPS	183 FPS
medium	200 FPS	145 FPS
high	159 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	88 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	86 FPS
medium	134 FPS	73 FPS
high	103 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	46 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
1080p
low	689 FPS	557 FPS
medium	580 FPS	485 FPS
high	484 FPS	395 FPS
ultra	439 FPS	351 FPS
1440p
low	595 FPS	478 FPS
medium	525 FPS	424 FPS
high	441 FPS	356 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	296 FPS
4K
low	348 FPS	299 FPS
medium	314 FPS	268 FPS
high	295 FPS	243 FPS
ultra	261 FPS	217 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
1080p
low	648 FPS	772 FPS
medium	530 FPS	637 FPS
high	467 FPS	568 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	494 FPS
1440p
low	591 FPS	599 FPS
medium	491 FPS	494 FPS
high	427 FPS	436 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	376 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	431 FPS
medium	374 FPS	344 FPS
high	339 FPS	303 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	243 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
1080p
low	970 FPS	836 FPS
medium	883 FPS	836 FPS
high	766 FPS	823 FPS
ultra	689 FPS	725 FPS
1440p
low	829 FPS	836 FPS
medium	740 FPS	745 FPS
high	642 FPS	630 FPS
ultra	566 FPS	540 FPS
4K
low	567 FPS	594 FPS
medium	515 FPS	540 FPS
high	463 FPS	468 FPS
ultra	404 FPS	405 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700K and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

Core i7-13700K

The Core i7-13700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 45,784 points. Launch price was $409.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 14 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Castle Peak (2020) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: sWRX8. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 33,455 points. Launch price was $499.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13700K packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Core i7-13700K has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-13700K versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX — a 22.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700K (base: 3.4 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Core i7-13700K uses the Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX uses Castle Peak (2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700K scores 45,784 against the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX's 33,455 — a 31.1% lead for the Core i7-13700K. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 31,000 vs 18,500 (50.5% advantage for the Core i7-13700K). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,846 vs 1,652, a 53.1% lead for the Core i7-13700K that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 18,980 vs 11,500 (49.1% advantage for the Core i7-13700K). L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700K vs 64 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
Cores / Threads	16 / 24+33%	12 / 24
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+26%	4.3 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz	4 GHz+18%
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)	64 MB+113%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm, 12 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)	Castle Peak (2020)
PassMark	45,784+37%	33,455
Cinebench R23 Multi	31,000+68%	18,500
Geekbench 6 Single	2,846+72%	1,652
Geekbench 6 Multi	18,980+65%	11,500

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13700K uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX uses sWRX8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Core i7-13700K versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX — the Core i7-13700K supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 165.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i7-13700K) vs 8 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-13700K) vs 128 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX) — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX offers 108 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel Z790,Intel H770,Intel B760,Intel Z690,Intel H670,Intel B660,Intel H610 (Core i7-13700K) and WRX80 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX).

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
Socket	LGA1700	sWRX8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600+25%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	2048 GB+967%
RAM Channels	2	8+300%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	128+540%

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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Core i7-13700K) vs AMD-V (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX). The Core i7-13700K includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX targets Professional Workstation. Direct competitor: Core i7-13700K rivals Ryzen 9 7900X; Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX rivals Xeon w5-2455X.

Feature	Core i7-13700K	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics 770	—
Unlocked	Yes	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	true	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Professional Workstation

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-13700K launched at $409 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX debuted at $1149. On MSRP ($409 vs $1149), the Core i7-13700K is $740 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-13700K delivers 111.9 pts/$ vs 29.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX — making the Core i7-13700K the 117.4% better value option.