Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX
24C/48T · 5.4 GHz · 350 W · sTR5 · PassMark #55
Xeon W7-3465X
Sapphire Rapids · 28C/56T · LGA4677
Xeon W7-3465X takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX lands at 52 and Xeon W7-3465X at 88. That puts Xeon W7-3465X ahead by 36 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 Xeon W7-3465X if…
- ✓Massive core counts
- ✓ECC memory support
- ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Xeon W7-3465XSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Xeon W7-3465X more score per dollar ($2,589 vs $2,899).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX | Xeon W7-3465X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24 | ▲ 28 |
| Threads | 48 | ▲ 56 |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz | — |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | — |
| L3 cache | 128 MB | — |
| TDP | 350 W | — |
| Socket | sTR5 | LGA4677 |
| 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 | #55 of 5,901 | — |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 92,697 | — |
| Architecture | — | Sapphire Rapids |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
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
Xeon W7-3465X
- +Massive core counts
- +ECC memory support
- +Workstation/server-grade platform
- −Niche platform, limited motherboards
- −High TDP requires serious cooling
- −Premium price
FAQ: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX vs Xeon W7-3465X
Which is better, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX or Xeon W7-3465X? +
Xeon W7-3465X scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 36. 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 Xeon W7-3465X worth the price? +
At $2,589, Xeon W7-3465X delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in multi.
Does Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX or Xeon W7-3465X 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 Xeon W7-3465X? +
Xeon W7-3465X — more score per dollar ($2,589 vs $2,899). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.