Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
32C/64T · 5.3 GHz · 350 W TDP · sTR5 · PassMark #51
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX
24C/48T · 5.4 GHz · 350 W · sTR5 · PassMark #55
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX lands at 53 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX at 52. That puts Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX if…
- ✓PassMark #51 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- ✓Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
- ✓Current PassMark-tracked street price around $3,799
Pick Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX if…
- ✓PassMark #55 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- ✓Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
- ✓Current PassMark-tracked street price around $2,699
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WXSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX more score per dollar ($2,899 vs $3,799).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | ▲ 32 | 24 |
| Threads | ▲ 64 | 48 |
| Base clock | 4.0 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| L3 cache | 128 MB | 128 MB |
| TDP | 350 W | 350 W |
| Socket | sTR5 | sTR5 |
| Class | Desktop, Server | — |
| PassMark rank | #51 of 5,901 | #55 of 5,901 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | ▲ 95,489 | 92,697 |
| Platform | — | WRX90 or TRX50 |
| Memory | — | 8-channel DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM, up to 2TB (on WRX90) |
| PCIe | — | 128x PCIe 5.0 + 8x PCIe 4.0 from CPU (on WRX90) |
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
- +PassMark #51 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- +Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
- +Current PassMark-tracked street price around $3,799
- −Workstation platform — overkill for gaming-only builds
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX
- +PassMark #55 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- +Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
- +Current PassMark-tracked street price around $2,699
- −Workstation platform — overkill for gaming-only builds
FAQ: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX
Which is better, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX? +
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX scores 53 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX worth the price? +
At $3,799, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX delivers a Specdex score of 53 — strongest in passmark.
Is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX worth the price? +
At $2,899, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX delivers a Specdex score of 52 — strongest in passmark.
Does Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX 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 7975WX or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX? +
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX — more score per dollar ($2,899 vs $3,799). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.