Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Zen 5 · 8C/16T · 104 MB cache · Gaming king
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
96C/192T · 5.4 GHz · 350 W · sTR5 · PassMark #1
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Ryzen 7 9800X3D lands at 95 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX at 95. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Ryzen 7 9800X3D if…
- ✓Fastest gaming CPU on the planet
- ✓Overclockable unlike prior X3D parts
- ✓Excellent efficiency (120 W TDP)
Pick Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX if…
- ✓Ranked #1 on PassMark — multi-thread throughput is class-leading
- ✓Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Ryzen 7 9800X3DSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Ryzen 7 9800X3D more score per dollar ($479 vs $11,699).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | ▲ 96 |
| Threads | 16 | ▲ 192 |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| L3 cache | 96 MB (3D V-Cache) | ▲ 384 MB |
| TDP | 120 W | 350 W |
| Socket | AM5 | sTR5 |
| Process | TSMC 4 nm | — |
| iGPU | Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2, 2 CUs) | — |
| Memory | DDR5-5600 | ▲ 8-channel DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM, up to 2TB (on WRX90) |
| Platform | — | WRX90 (full 8-ch/128-lane) or TRX50 (reduced to 4-ch/80-lane) |
| PCIe | — | 128x PCIe 5.0 + 8x PCIe 4.0 from CPU (on WRX90) |
| PassMark rank | — | #1 of 5,901 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | — | 170,935 |
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- +Fastest gaming CPU on the planet
- +Overclockable unlike prior X3D parts
- +Excellent efficiency (120 W TDP)
- −Only 8 cores for productivity-heavy workloads
- −AM5 motherboard required
- −Scarce at launch
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
- +Ranked #1 on PassMark — multi-thread throughput is class-leading
- +Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
- −Workstation platform — overkill for gaming-only builds
FAQ: Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
Which is better, Ryzen 7 9800X3D or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX? +
Both score 95 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Ryzen 7 9800X3D worth the price? +
At $479, Ryzen 7 9800X3D delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in gaming.
Is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX worth the price? +
At $11,699, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in passmark.
Does Ryzen 7 9800X3D or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX 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, Ryzen 7 9800X3D or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX? +
Ryzen 7 9800X3D — more score per dollar ($479 vs $11,699). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.