Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX
32C/64T · 5.4 GHz · 350 W · sTR5 · PassMark #37
EPYC 9654
Zen 4 · 96C/192T · SP5
EPYC 9654 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX lands at 59 and EPYC 9654 at 96. That puts EPYC 9654 ahead by 37 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX if…
- ✓PassMark rank #37 — strong productivity throughput
- ✓Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
- ✓Current PassMark-tracked street price around $3,899
Pick EPYC 9654 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
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WXSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX more score per dollar ($4,099 vs $11,805).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX | EPYC 9654 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 32 | ▲ 96 |
| Threads | 64 | ▲ 192 |
| Base clock | 4.0 GHz | — |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | — |
| L3 cache | 128 MB | — |
| TDP | 350 W | — |
| Socket | sTR5 | SP5 |
| 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 | #37 of 5,901 | — |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 105,072 | — |
| Architecture | — | Zen 4 |
| Release year | — | 2022 |
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX
- +PassMark rank #37 — strong productivity throughput
- +Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
- +Current PassMark-tracked street price around $3,899
- −Workstation platform — overkill for gaming-only builds
EPYC 9654
- +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 9975WX vs EPYC 9654
Which is better, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX or EPYC 9654? +
EPYC 9654 scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 37. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX worth the price? +
At $4,099, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX delivers a Specdex score of 59 — strongest in passmark.
Is EPYC 9654 worth the price? +
At $11,805, EPYC 9654 delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in multi.
Does Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX or EPYC 9654 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 9975WX or EPYC 9654? +
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX — more score per dollar ($4,099 vs $11,805). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.