Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX
24C/48T · 5.4 GHz · 350 W · sTR5 · PassMark #55
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
96C/192T · 5.4 GHz · 350 W · sTR5 · PassMark #1
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX lands at 52 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX at 95. That puts Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX ahead by 43 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
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
Pick Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX if…
- ✓Ranked #1 on PassMark — multi-thread throughput is class-leading
- ✓Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
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 $11,699).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24 | ▲ 96 |
| Threads | 48 | ▲ 192 |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| L3 cache | 128 MB | ▲ 384 MB |
| TDP | 350 W | 350 W |
| Socket | sTR5 | sTR5 |
| Platform | WRX90 or TRX50 | WRX90 (full 8-ch/128-lane) or TRX50 (reduced to 4-ch/80-lane) |
| Memory | 8-channel DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM, up to 2TB (on WRX90) | 8-channel DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM, up to 2TB (on WRX90) |
| PCIe | 128x PCIe 5.0 + 8x PCIe 4.0 from CPU (on WRX90) | 128x PCIe 5.0 + 8x PCIe 4.0 from CPU (on WRX90) |
| PassMark rank | #55 of 5,901 | #1 of 5,901 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 92,697 | ▲ 170,935 |
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
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
- +Ranked #1 on PassMark — multi-thread throughput is class-leading
- +Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
- −Workstation platform — overkill for gaming-only builds
FAQ: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
Which is better, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX? +
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 43. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX worth the price? +
At $2,899, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX delivers a Specdex score of 52 — strongest in passmark.
Is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX worth the price? +
At $11,699, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in passmark.
Does Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX 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 9965WX or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX? +
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX — more score per dollar ($2,899 vs $11,699). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.