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Ryzen Threadripper 7960X — 24C/48T · 5.3 GHz · 350 W TDP · sTR5 · PassMark #75
AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

24C/48T · 5.3 GHz · 350 W TDP · sTR5 · PassMark #75

46
/ 100
From $1,171
VS
Xeon W7-3465X wins by 42
Xeon W7-3465X — Sapphire Rapids · 28C/56T · LGA4677
Intel

Xeon W7-3465X

Sapphire Rapids · 28C/56T · LGA4677

88
/ 100
From $2,589
Specdex verdict

Xeon W7-3465X takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Ryzen Threadripper 7960X lands at 46 and Xeon W7-3465X at 88. That puts Xeon W7-3465X ahead by 42 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Ryzen Threadripper 7960X if…

  • PassMark #75 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
  • HEDT platform with abundant PCIe and memory lanes
  • Current PassMark-tracked street price around $1,171

Pick Xeon W7-3465X if…

  • Massive core counts
  • ECC memory support
  • Workstation/server-grade platform
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Winner by scenario

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

Value for money

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X more score per dollar ($1,171 vs $2,589).

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 46
vs
88 Xeon W7-3465X

Score breakdown

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
46
cpu 46
passmark 83409
single 0
multi 0
gaming 0
efficiency 0
Xeon W7-3465X
88
cpu 0
passmark 0
single 80
multi 88
gaming 68
efficiency 78

Specs side-by-side

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X versus Xeon W7-3465X — full spec comparison
Spec Ryzen Threadripper 7960X Xeon W7-3465X
Cores
24
28
Threads
48
56
Base clock
4.2 GHz
Boost clock
5.3 GHz
L3 cache
128 MB
TDP
350 W
Socket
sTR5
LGA4677
Class
Desktop
PassMark rank
#75 of 5,901
PassMark CPU Mark
83,409
Architecture
Sapphire Rapids
Release year
2023

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

Pros
  • +PassMark #75 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
  • +HEDT platform with abundant PCIe and memory lanes
  • +Current PassMark-tracked street price around $1,171
Cons
  • HEDT motherboards and cooling raise total platform cost

Xeon W7-3465X

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

FAQ: Ryzen Threadripper 7960X vs Xeon W7-3465X

Which is better, Ryzen Threadripper 7960X or Xeon W7-3465X? +

Xeon W7-3465X scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 42. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Ryzen Threadripper 7960X worth the price? +

At $1,171, Ryzen Threadripper 7960X delivers a Specdex score of 46 — strongest in passmark.

Is Xeon W7-3465X worth the price? +

At $2,589, Xeon W7-3465X delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in multi.

Does Ryzen Threadripper 7960X or Xeon W7-3465X 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 Threadripper 7960X or Xeon W7-3465X? +

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X — more score per dollar ($1,171 vs $2,589). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.