Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
96C/192T · 5.4 GHz · 350 W · sTR5 · PassMark #1
Threadripper Pro 7985WX
Zen 4 · 64C/128T · sTR5
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX lands at 95 and Threadripper Pro 7985WX at 95. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
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 Threadripper Pro 7985WX 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
Threadripper Pro 7985WXSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Threadripper Pro 7985WX more score per dollar ($7,350 vs $11,699).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX | Threadripper Pro 7985WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | ▲ 96 | 64 |
| Threads | ▲ 192 | 128 |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | — |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | — |
| L3 cache | 384 MB | — |
| TDP | 350 W | — |
| Socket | sTR5 | sTR5 |
| 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 | — | Zen 4 |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
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
Threadripper Pro 7985WX
- +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 9995WX vs Threadripper Pro 7985WX
Which is better, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Threadripper Pro 7985WX? +
Both score 95 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 Threadripper Pro 7985WX worth the price? +
At $7,350, Threadripper Pro 7985WX delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in multi.
Does Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Threadripper Pro 7985WX 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 Threadripper Pro 7985WX? +
Threadripper Pro 7985WX — more score per dollar ($7,350 vs $11,699). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.