AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX vs Intel Core i9-13900KF

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX or AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX, you'll need a motherboard with a WRX8 (sWRX8) socket.
The Intel Core i9-13900KF features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-13900KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000 Group Intel Core i 13000
4 Generation 13
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX Name Intel Core i9-13900KF
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO Family Intel Core i9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i9-13900KF has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.0 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
48 Threads 32
24x Cores None
None None 2.2 GHz
24 CPU Cores 24
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
None None 8x Raptor Cove
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 3.0 GHz
None None 5.8 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
None None 16x Gracemont
None None 4.3 GHz
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
3.8 GHz Frequency None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i9-13900KF does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 2.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-5600
Yes ECC Yes
2.0 TB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
8 Memory channels 2
204.8 GB/s Bandwidth 89.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 280 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 W watts.
None TDP (PL2) 253 W
280 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
95 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 128.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i9-13900KF is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 36.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q4/2022
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
7 nm Technology 10 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 564 $
Chagall (Zen 3) Architecture Raptor Lake S
128.0 MB L3-Cache 36.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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WRX8 (sWRX8) Socket LGA 1700
12.0 MB L2-Cache 32.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
40535
40535
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
39652
39652

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
30700
30700
Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
27312
27312

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-13900KF
24C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
20305
20305
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
18846
18846