EPYC 9654
Zen 4 · 96C/192T · SP5
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C/64T · 4.2 GHz · 280 W TDP · sWRX8 · PassMark #158
EPYC 9654 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, EPYC 9654 lands at 96 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX at 34. That puts EPYC 9654 ahead by 62 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick EPYC 9654 if…
- ✓Massive core counts
- ✓ECC memory support
- ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
Pick Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX if…
- ✓PassMark #158 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- ✓Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
- ✓Current PassMark-tracked street price around $1,399
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WXSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX more score per dollar ($1,399 vs $11,805).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | EPYC 9654 | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 4 | — |
| Cores | ▲ 96 | 32 |
| Threads | ▲ 192 | 64 |
| Socket | SP5 | sWRX8 |
| Release year | 2022 | — |
| Base clock | — | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | — | 4.2 GHz |
| L3 cache | — | 128 MB |
| TDP | — | 280 W |
| Class | — | Desktop, Server |
| PassMark rank | — | #158 of 5,901 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | — | 62,226 |
EPYC 9654
- +Massive core counts
- +ECC memory support
- +Workstation/server-grade platform
- −Niche platform, limited motherboards
- −High TDP requires serious cooling
- −Premium price
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
- +PassMark #158 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- +Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
- +Current PassMark-tracked street price around $1,399
- −Workstation platform — overkill for gaming-only builds
- −Newer-generation parts pull ahead in current rankings
FAQ: EPYC 9654 vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
Which is better, EPYC 9654 or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX? +
EPYC 9654 scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 62. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is EPYC 9654 worth the price? +
At $11,805, EPYC 9654 delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in multi.
Is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX worth the price? +
At $1,399, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX delivers a Specdex score of 34 — strongest in passmark.
Does EPYC 9654 or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is the better value, EPYC 9654 or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX? +
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX — more score per dollar ($1,399 vs $11,805). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.