Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
96C/192T · 5.4 GHz · 350 W · sTR5 · PassMark #1
Intel Core Ultra 9 395K
Panther Lake · 26C · 6.0 GHz
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX lands at 95 and Intel Core Ultra 9 395K at 93. That puts Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX if…
- ✓Ranked #1 on PassMark — multi-thread throughput is class-leading
- ✓Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
Pick Intel Core Ultra 9 395K 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
Intel Core Ultra 9 395KSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Intel Core Ultra 9 395K more score per dollar ($649 vs $11,699).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX | Intel Core Ultra 9 395K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | ▲ 96 | 26 (8P+16E+2LP) |
| Threads | ▲ 192 | 26 |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | — |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | — |
| L3 cache | 384 MB | — |
| TDP | 350 W | — |
| Socket | sTR5 | LGA1851 |
| Platform | 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) | — |
| PCIe | 128x PCIe 5.0 + 8x PCIe 4.0 from CPU (on WRX90) | — |
| PassMark rank | #1 of 5,901 | — |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 170,935 | — |
| Architecture | — | Panther Lake |
| Release year | — | 2025 |
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
Intel Core Ultra 9 395K
- +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 9995WX vs Intel Core Ultra 9 395K
Which is better, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Intel Core Ultra 9 395K? +
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX worth the price? +
At $11,699, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in passmark.
Is Intel Core Ultra 9 395K worth the price? +
At $649, Intel Core Ultra 9 395K delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in single.
Does Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Intel Core Ultra 9 395K 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 9995WX or Intel Core Ultra 9 395K? +
Intel Core Ultra 9 395K — more score per dollar ($649 vs $11,699). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.