Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX
12C/24T · 5.4 GHz · 350 W · sTR5 · PassMark #216
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)
Zen 5 + 3D V-Cache · 8C · 5.4 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX lands at 31 and AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) at 96. That puts AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) ahead by 65 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX if…
- ✓PassMark CPU Mark of 55,939 — solid multi-thread numbers
- ✓Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
Pick AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) if…
- ✓Latest generation silicon
- ✓Improved perf-per-watt
- ✓Full modern feature set
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) more score per dollar ($499 vs $4,000).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | ▲ 12 | 8 |
| Threads | ▲ 24 | 16 |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz | — |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | — |
| L3 cache | 64 MB | — |
| TDP | 350 W | — |
| Socket | sTR5 | AM5 |
| 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) | — |
| PassMark rank | #216 of 5,901 | — |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 55,939 | — |
| Architecture | — | Zen 5 |
| Release year | — | 2026 |
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX
- +PassMark CPU Mark of 55,939 — 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
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)
- +Latest generation silicon
- +Improved perf-per-watt
- +Full modern feature set
- −Premium pricing
- −Requires up-to-date platform
- −Initial stock scarcity likely
FAQ: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX vs AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)
Which is better, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX or AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)? +
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 65. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX worth the price? +
At $4,000, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX delivers a Specdex score of 31 — strongest in passmark.
Is AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) worth the price? +
At $499, AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in single.
Does Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX or AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) 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 9945WX or AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)? +
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) — more score per dollar ($499 vs $4,000). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.