Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 24-Cores
24C/48T · 5.4 GHz · 350 W · sTR5 · PassMark #56
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
64C/128T · 4.5 GHz · 280 W TDP · sWRX8 · PassMark #53
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 24-Cores lands at 52 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX at 53. That puts Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 24-Cores if…
- ✓PassMark #56 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- ✓HEDT platform with abundant PCIe and memory lanes
Pick Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX if…
- ✓PassMark #53 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- ✓Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
- ✓Current PassMark-tracked street price around $3,220
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 24-CoresSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 24-Cores more score per dollar ($1,499 vs $3,220).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 24-Cores | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24 | ▲ 64 |
| Threads | 48 | ▲ 128 |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz | 2.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| L3 cache | 128 MB | ▲ 256 MB |
| TDP | 350 W | 280 W |
| Socket | sTR5 | sWRX8 |
| Platform | TRX50 | — |
| Memory | 4-channel DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM, up to 1TB | — |
| PCIe | 48x PCIe 5.0 + 32x PCIe 4.0 from CPU (80 CPU lanes) + chipset x4 uplink | — |
| PassMark rank | #56 of 5,901 | #53 of 5,901 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 92,583 | ▲ 94,529 |
| Class | — | Desktop, Server |
Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 24-Cores
- +PassMark #56 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- +HEDT platform with abundant PCIe and memory lanes
- −HEDT motherboards and cooling raise total platform cost
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
- +PassMark #53 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- +Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
- +Current PassMark-tracked street price around $3,220
- −Workstation platform — overkill for gaming-only builds
FAQ: Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 24-Cores vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
Which is better, Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 24-Cores or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX? +
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX scores 53 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 24-Cores worth the price? +
At $1,499, Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 24-Cores delivers a Specdex score of 52 — strongest in passmark.
Is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX worth the price? +
At $3,220, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX delivers a Specdex score of 53 — strongest in passmark.
Does Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 24-Cores or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX 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 9960X 24-Cores or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX? +
Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 24-Cores — more score per dollar ($1,499 vs $3,220). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.