Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX
64C/128T · 5.1 GHz · 350 W TDP · sTR5 · PassMark #17
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C/128T · 5.1 GHz · 350 W TDP · sTR5 · PassMark #14
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX lands at 74 and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X at 76. That puts Ryzen Threadripper 7980X ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX if…
- ✓PassMark rank #17 — strong productivity throughput
- ✓Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
- ✓Current PassMark-tracked street price around $7,399
Pick Ryzen Threadripper 7980X if…
- ✓PassMark rank #14 — strong productivity throughput
- ✓HEDT platform with abundant PCIe and memory lanes
- ✓Current PassMark-tracked street price around $3,827
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Ryzen Threadripper 7980XSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X more score per dollar ($3,827 vs $7,399).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX | Ryzen Threadripper 7980X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 64 | 64 |
| Threads | 128 | 128 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| L3 cache | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| TDP | 350 W | 350 W |
| Socket | sTR5 | sTR5 |
| Class | Desktop, Server | Desktop |
| PassMark rank | #17 of 5,901 | #14 of 5,901 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 131,837 | ▲ 135,650 |
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX
- +PassMark rank #17 — strong productivity throughput
- +Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
- +Current PassMark-tracked street price around $7,399
- −Workstation platform — overkill for gaming-only builds
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
- +PassMark rank #14 — strong productivity throughput
- +HEDT platform with abundant PCIe and memory lanes
- +Current PassMark-tracked street price around $3,827
- −HEDT motherboards and cooling raise total platform cost
FAQ: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX vs Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
Which is better, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX or Ryzen Threadripper 7980X? +
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X scores 76 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX worth the price? +
At $7,399, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX delivers a Specdex score of 74 — strongest in passmark.
Is Ryzen Threadripper 7980X worth the price? +
At $3,827, Ryzen Threadripper 7980X delivers a Specdex score of 76 — strongest in passmark.
Does Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX or Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 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 7985WX or Ryzen Threadripper 7980X? +
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X — more score per dollar ($3,827 vs $7,399). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.