Core i5-13600HX vs Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

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 i5-13600HX

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.3% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1964 with DDR5 support instead of SP3r2 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Ryzen Threadripper 1950X, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads and 64 PCIe lanes.

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

2017

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads, plus 64 PCIe lanes vs 0.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (64 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13600HX across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (27,487 vs 27,646).
❌Launch MSRP is still $999 MSRP, while Core i5-13600HX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌Older platform position on SP3r2 with DDR4, while Core i5-13600HX moves to FCBGA1964 and DDR5.

Core i5-13600HX

2023

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.3% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1964 with DDR5 support instead of SP3r2 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads, plus 64 PCIe lanes vs 0.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (64 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Ryzen Threadripper 1950X, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads and 64 PCIe lanes.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-13600HX across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (27,487 vs 27,646).
❌Launch MSRP is still $999 MSRP, while Core i5-13600HX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌Older platform position on SP3r2 with DDR4, while Core i5-13600HX moves to FCBGA1964 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-13600HX better than Ryzen Threadripper 1950X?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Ryzen Threadripper 1950X makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i5-13600HX 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 i5-13600HX is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 10.3% more average FPS across 2 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-13600HX is the better fit. You are getting 0.6% better PassMark, backed by 14 cores and 20 threads.

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

Core i5-13600HX is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen Threadripper 1950X makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i5-13600HX is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $999 MSRP, and it gives you a 10.3% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (27.5 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Core i5-13600HX is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2017), a healthier platform with FCBGA1964 and DDR5 instead of SP3r2, and more multi-core headroom with 14 cores / 20 threads instead of 16/32. 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 i5-13600HX Benchmark Check

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-13600HX	Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
1080p
low	262 FPS	198 FPS
medium	251 FPS	172 FPS
high	210 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	110 FPS
1440p
low	223 FPS	155 FPS
medium	191 FPS	129 FPS
high	153 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	154 FPS	69 FPS
medium	131 FPS	61 FPS
high	101 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-13600HX	Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
1080p
low	556 FPS	407 FPS
medium	472 FPS	365 FPS
high	400 FPS	311 FPS
ultra	369 FPS	259 FPS
1440p
low	457 FPS	348 FPS
medium	403 FPS	318 FPS
high	350 FPS	272 FPS
ultra	306 FPS	224 FPS
4K
low	281 FPS	224 FPS
medium	248 FPS	204 FPS
high	234 FPS	185 FPS
ultra	208 FPS	150 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-13600HX	Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
1080p
low	648 FPS	687 FPS
medium	527 FPS	687 FPS
high	467 FPS	687 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	687 FPS
1440p
low	591 FPS	687 FPS
medium	486 FPS	687 FPS
high	425 FPS	656 FPS
ultra	370 FPS	584 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	519 FPS
medium	373 FPS	428 FPS
high	334 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	285 FPS	321 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-13600HX	Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
1080p
low	691 FPS	687 FPS
medium	691 FPS	687 FPS
high	691 FPS	687 FPS
ultra	647 FPS	640 FPS
1440p
low	691 FPS	687 FPS
medium	691 FPS	687 FPS
high	610 FPS	611 FPS
ultra	531 FPS	510 FPS
4K
low	555 FPS	578 FPS
medium	504 FPS	517 FPS
high	450 FPS	458 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	382 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-13600HX and Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

Core i5-13600HX

The Core i5-13600HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-HX (2023) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): + 24 MB. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 27,646 points. Launch price was $284.

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 27,487 points. Launch price was $999.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-13600HX packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i5-13600HX versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-13600HX (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i5-13600HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-13600HX scores 27,646 against the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X's 27,487 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i5-13600HX. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i5-13600HX vs 32 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X.

Feature	Core i5-13600HX	Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
Cores / Threads	14 / 20	16 / 32+14%
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+20%	4 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3.4 GHz+31%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	32 MB+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-HX (2023)	Zen (2017−2020)
PassMark	27,646	27,487
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,040
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	9,000

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-13600HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X uses SP3r2 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-13600HX	Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
Socket	FCBGA1964	SP3r2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	—	256 GB
RAM Channels	—	4
ECC Support	—	Yes
PCIe Lanes	—	64

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-13600HX) / AMD-V (Ryzen Threadripper 1950X). Primary use case: Ryzen Threadripper 1950X targets Workstation.