Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX
16C/32T · 5.4 GHz · 350 W · sTR5 · PassMark #131
Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D
16C/32T · PassMark #146
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX lands at 38 and Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D at 35. That puts Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX if…
- ✓PassMark #131 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- ✓Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
- ✓Current PassMark-tracked street price around $1,549
Pick Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D if…
- ✓PassMark #146 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- ✓3D V-Cache delivers strong gaming performance
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3DSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D more score per dollar ($549 vs $1,649).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX | Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Threads | 32 | 32 |
| Base clock | 4.5 GHz | — |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | — |
| L3 cache | 64 MB | ▲ 128 MB (32 MB base + 96 MB 3D V-Cache) |
| TDP | 350 W | — |
| Socket | sTR5 | — |
| 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 | #131 of 5,901 | #146 of 5,901 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | ▲ 67,111 | 64,196 |
| Class | — | Desktop |
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX
- +PassMark #131 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- +Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
- +Current PassMark-tracked street price around $1,549
- −Workstation platform — overkill for gaming-only builds
Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D
- +PassMark #146 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- +3D V-Cache delivers strong gaming performance
- −Higher price than non-X3D sibling at the same core count
FAQ: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX vs Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D
Which is better, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX or Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D? +
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX scores 38 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX worth the price? +
At $1,649, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX delivers a Specdex score of 38 — strongest in passmark.
Is Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D worth the price? +
At $549, Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D delivers a Specdex score of 35 — strongest in passmark.
Does Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX or Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D 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 9955WX or Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D? +
Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D — more score per dollar ($549 vs $1,649). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.