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 i7-13700HX

2023

Why buy it

✅+0.7% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $1,314 less on MSRP ($485 MSRP vs $1,799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 273.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 66.3 vs 17.8 PassMark/$ ($485 MSRP vs $1,799 MSRP).
✅Draws 55W instead of 250W, a 195W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1964 with DDR5 support instead of TR4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (30 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX, which brings 32 cores / 64 threads and 64 PCIe lanes.

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

2018

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+113.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 30 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 32 cores / 64 threads, plus 64 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅220% more PCIe lanes (64 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (31,945 vs 32,157).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 17.8 vs 66.3 PassMark/$ ($1,799 MSRP vs $485 MSRP).
❌354.5% higher power demand at 250W vs 55W.
❌Older platform position on TR4 with DDR4, while Core i7-13700HX moves to FCBGA1964 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-13700HX can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-13700HX

2023

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

2018

Why buy it

✅+0.7% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $1,314 less on MSRP ($485 MSRP vs $1,799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 273.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 66.3 vs 17.8 PassMark/$ ($485 MSRP vs $1,799 MSRP).
✅Draws 55W instead of 250W, a 195W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1964 with DDR5 support instead of TR4 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+113.3% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 30 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 32 cores / 64 threads, plus 64 PCIe lanes vs 20.
✅220% more PCIe lanes (64 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (30 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX, which brings 32 cores / 64 threads and 64 PCIe lanes.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (31,945 vs 32,157).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 17.8 vs 66.3 PassMark/$ ($1,799 MSRP vs $485 MSRP).
❌354.5% higher power demand at 250W vs 55W.
❌Older platform position on TR4 with DDR4, while Core i7-13700HX moves to FCBGA1964 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-13700HX can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-13700HX better than Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core i7-13700HX is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-13700HX is the better fit. You are getting 0.7% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 24 threads.

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

Core i7-13700HX is the smarter buy today. Core i7-13700HX is $1,314 cheaper on MSRP at $485 MSRP versus $1,799 MSRP, and it gives you 0.7% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 10.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 273.4% better value on MSRP (66.3 vs 17.8 PassMark/$), 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 i7-13700HX is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2018), a healthier platform with FCBGA1964 and DDR5 instead of TR4, more multi-core headroom with 16 cores / 24 threads instead of 32/64, 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 i7-13700HX Benchmark Check

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-13700HX	Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
1080p
low	264 FPS	198 FPS
medium	254 FPS	177 FPS
high	210 FPS	143 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	115 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	160 FPS
medium	193 FPS	134 FPS
high	153 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	85 FPS
4K
low	154 FPS	73 FPS
medium	131 FPS	64 FPS
high	101 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	41 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-13700HX	Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
1080p
low	340 FPS	536 FPS
medium	291 FPS	483 FPS
high	245 FPS	404 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	354 FPS
1440p
low	295 FPS	473 FPS
medium	264 FPS	424 FPS
high	223 FPS	360 FPS
ultra	192 FPS	299 FPS
4K
low	176 FPS	295 FPS
medium	159 FPS	265 FPS
high	151 FPS	242 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	213 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-13700HX	Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
1080p
low	647 FPS	768 FPS
medium	527 FPS	640 FPS
high	467 FPS	577 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	504 FPS
1440p
low	590 FPS	640 FPS
medium	486 FPS	533 FPS
high	425 FPS	465 FPS
ultra	370 FPS	408 FPS
4K
low	433 FPS	469 FPS
medium	372 FPS	377 FPS
high	333 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	285 FPS	280 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-13700HX	Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
1080p
low	804 FPS	799 FPS
medium	804 FPS	799 FPS
high	715 FPS	704 FPS
ultra	635 FPS	616 FPS
1440p
low	778 FPS	728 FPS
medium	691 FPS	644 FPS
high	599 FPS	549 FPS
ultra	521 FPS	474 FPS
4K
low	547 FPS	522 FPS
medium	497 FPS	473 FPS
high	443 FPS	419 FPS
ultra	386 FPS	362 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-13700HX and Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

Core i7-13700HX

The Core i7-13700HX 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 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 32,157 points. Launch price was $485.

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

The Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 August 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 250 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 31,945 points. Launch price was $1,799.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-13700HX packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i7-13700HX versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX — a 17.4% clock advantage for the Core i7-13700HX (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i7-13700HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-13700HX scores 32,157 against the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX's 31,945 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i7-13700HX. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i7-13700HX vs 64 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX.

Feature	Core i7-13700HX	Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
Cores / Threads	16 / 24	32 / 64+100%
Boost Clock	5 GHz+19%	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	3 GHz+43%
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)	64 MB+113%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-42%	12 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-HX (2023)	Zen+ (2018−2019)
PassMark	32,157	31,945
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	33,213
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,206
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	7,612

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-13700HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX uses TR4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Core i7-13700HX versus DDR4-2933 on the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX — the Core i7-13700HX supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 165.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i7-13700HX) vs 4 (Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-13700HX) vs 64 (Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX) — the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX offers 44 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Mobile (Core i7-13700HX) and X399 (Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX).

Feature	Core i7-13700HX	Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
Socket	FCBGA1964	TR4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800+25%	DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	2048 GB+967%
RAM Channels	2	4+100%
ECC Support	Yes	No
PCIe Lanes	20	64+220%

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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Only the Core i7-13700HX supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-13700HX) vs AMD-V (Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX). The Core i7-13700HX includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics), while the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX targets Extreme Content Creation. Direct competitor: Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX rivals Core i9-9980XE.

Feature	Core i7-13700HX	Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics	—
Unlocked	Yes	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Extreme Content Creation

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-13700HX launched at $485 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX debuted at $1799. On MSRP ($485 vs $1799), the Core i7-13700HX is $1314 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-13700HX delivers 66.3 pts/$ vs 17.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX — making the Core i7-13700HX the 115.5% better value option.