Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C/128T · 4.3 GHz · 280 W TDP · sTRX4 · PassMark #90
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
64C/128T · 4.2 GHz · 280 W TDP · sWRX8 · PassMark #78
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Ryzen Threadripper 3990X lands at 44 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX at 45. That puts Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Ryzen Threadripper 3990X if…
- ✓PassMark #90 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- ✓HEDT platform with abundant PCIe and memory lanes
- ✓Current PassMark-tracked street price around $2,997
Pick Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX if…
- ✓PassMark #78 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- ✓Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
- ✓Current PassMark-tracked street price around $2,900
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 64 | 64 |
| Threads | 128 | 128 |
| Base clock | 2.9 GHz | 2.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| L3 cache | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| TDP | 280 W | 280 W |
| Socket | sTRX4 | sWRX8 |
| Class | Desktop | Desktop, Server |
| PassMark rank | #90 of 5,901 | #78 of 5,901 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 79,684 | ▲ 82,482 |
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
- +PassMark #90 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- +HEDT platform with abundant PCIe and memory lanes
- +Current PassMark-tracked street price around $2,997
- −HEDT motherboards and cooling raise total platform cost
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
- +PassMark #78 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- +Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
- +Current PassMark-tracked street price around $2,900
- −Workstation platform — overkill for gaming-only builds
FAQ: Ryzen Threadripper 3990X vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
Which is better, Ryzen Threadripper 3990X or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX? +
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX scores 45 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Ryzen Threadripper 3990X worth the price? +
At $2,997, Ryzen Threadripper 3990X delivers a Specdex score of 44 — strongest in passmark.
Is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX worth the price? +
At $2,900, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX delivers a Specdex score of 45 — strongest in passmark.
Does Ryzen Threadripper 3990X or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 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.