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EPYC 9654 — Zen 4 · 96C/192T · SP5
AMD

EPYC 9654

Zen 4 · 96C/192T · SP5

96
/ 100
From $11,805
VS
EPYC 9654 wins by 43
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX — 32C/64T · 5.3 GHz · 350 W TDP · sTR5 · PassMark #51
AMD

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

32C/64T · 5.3 GHz · 350 W TDP · sTR5 · PassMark #51

53
/ 100
From $3,799
Specdex verdict

EPYC 9654 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, EPYC 9654 lands at 96 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX at 53. That puts EPYC 9654 ahead by 43 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 7975WX if…

  • PassMark #51 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
  • Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
  • Current PassMark-tracked street price around $3,799
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Value for money

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX more score per dollar ($3,799 vs $11,805).

EPYC 9654 96
vs
53 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

Score breakdown

EPYC 9654
96
single 88
multi 96
gaming 76
efficiency 78
cpu 0
passmark 0
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
53
single 0
multi 0
gaming 0
efficiency 0
cpu 53
passmark 95489

Specs side-by-side

EPYC 9654 versus Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX — full spec comparison
Spec EPYC 9654 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
Architecture
Zen 4
Cores
96
32
Threads
192
64
Socket
SP5
sTR5
Release year
2022
Base clock
4.0 GHz
Boost clock
5.3 GHz
L3 cache
128 MB
TDP
350 W
Class
Desktop, Server
PassMark rank
#51 of 5,901
PassMark CPU Mark
95,489

EPYC 9654

Pros
  • +Massive core counts
  • +ECC memory support
  • +Workstation/server-grade platform
Cons
  • Niche platform, limited motherboards
  • High TDP requires serious cooling
  • Premium price

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

Pros
  • +PassMark #51 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
  • +Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
  • +Current PassMark-tracked street price around $3,799
Cons
  • Workstation platform — overkill for gaming-only builds

FAQ: EPYC 9654 vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

Which is better, EPYC 9654 or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX? +

EPYC 9654 scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 43. 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 7975WX worth the price? +

At $3,799, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX delivers a Specdex score of 53 — strongest in passmark.

Does EPYC 9654 or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX 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 7975WX? +

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX — more score per dollar ($3,799 vs $11,805). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.