Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
32C/64T · 4.5 GHz · 280 W TDP · sWRX8 · PassMark #100
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C/128T · 4.3 GHz · 280 W TDP · sTRX4 · PassMark #90
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX lands at 42 and Ryzen Threadripper 3990X at 44. That puts Ryzen Threadripper 3990X ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX if…
- ✓PassMark #100 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- ✓Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
- ✓Current PassMark-tracked street price around $3,399
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
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Ryzen Threadripper 3990XSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X more score per dollar ($2,997 vs $3,399).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX | Ryzen Threadripper 3990X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 32 | ▲ 64 |
| Threads | 64 | ▲ 128 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 2.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| L3 cache | 128 MB | ▲ 256 MB |
| TDP | 280 W | 280 W |
| Socket | sWRX8 | sTRX4 |
| Class | Desktop, Server | Desktop |
| PassMark rank | #100 of 5,901 | #90 of 5,901 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 74,874 | ▲ 79,684 |
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
- +PassMark #100 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- +Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
- +Current PassMark-tracked street price around $3,399
- −Workstation platform — overkill for gaming-only builds
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
FAQ: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX vs Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
Which is better, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX or Ryzen Threadripper 3990X? +
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X scores 44 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX worth the price? +
At $3,399, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX delivers a Specdex score of 42 — strongest in passmark.
Is Ryzen Threadripper 3990X worth the price? +
At $2,997, Ryzen Threadripper 3990X delivers a Specdex score of 44 — strongest in passmark.
Does Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX or Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 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 PRO 5975WX or Ryzen Threadripper 3990X? +
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X — more score per dollar ($2,997 vs $3,399). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.