Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX
12C/24T · 5.3 GHz · 350 W TDP · sTR5 · PassMark #263
Xeon W7-3465X
Sapphire Rapids · 28C/56T · LGA4677
Xeon W7-3465X takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX lands at 28 and Xeon W7-3465X at 88. That puts Xeon W7-3465X ahead by 60 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX if…
- ✓PassMark CPU Mark of 49,673 — solid multi-thread numbers
- ✓Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
Pick Xeon W7-3465X if…
- ✓Massive core counts
- ✓ECC memory support
- ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Xeon W7-3465XSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Xeon W7-3465X more score per dollar ($2,589 vs $4,000).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX | Xeon W7-3465X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | ▲ 28 |
| Threads | 24 | ▲ 56 |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz | — |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | — |
| L3 cache | 64 MB | — |
| TDP | 350 W | — |
| Socket | sTR5 | LGA4677 |
| Class | Desktop, Server | — |
| PassMark rank | #263 of 5,901 | — |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 49,673 | — |
| Architecture | — | Sapphire Rapids |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX
- +PassMark CPU Mark of 49,673 — solid multi-thread numbers
- +Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
- −Workstation platform — overkill for gaming-only builds
- −Newer-generation parts pull ahead in current rankings
Xeon W7-3465X
- +Massive core counts
- +ECC memory support
- +Workstation/server-grade platform
- −Niche platform, limited motherboards
- −High TDP requires serious cooling
- −Premium price
FAQ: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX vs Xeon W7-3465X
Which is better, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX or Xeon W7-3465X? +
Xeon W7-3465X scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 60. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX worth the price? +
At $4,000, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX delivers a Specdex score of 28 — 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 PRO 7945WX 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 PRO 7945WX or Xeon W7-3465X? +
Xeon W7-3465X — more score per dollar ($2,589 vs $4,000). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.