Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
96C/192T · 5.4 GHz · 350 W · sTR5 · PassMark #1
Xeon W9-3495X
Sapphire Rapids · 56C/112T · LGA4677
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX lands at 95 and Xeon W9-3495X at 92. That puts Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX ahead by 3 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 Xeon W9-3495X 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 W9-3495XSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Xeon W9-3495X more score per dollar ($5,889 vs $11,699).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX | Xeon W9-3495X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | ▲ 96 | 56 |
| Threads | ▲ 192 | 112 |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | — |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | — |
| L3 cache | 384 MB | — |
| TDP | 350 W | — |
| Socket | sTR5 | LGA4677 |
| 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 | — | Sapphire Rapids |
| 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
Xeon W9-3495X
- +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 Xeon W9-3495X
Which is better, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Xeon W9-3495X? +
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 Xeon W9-3495X worth the price? +
At $5,889, Xeon W9-3495X delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in multi.
Does Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Xeon W9-3495X 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 Xeon W9-3495X? +
Xeon W9-3495X — more score per dollar ($5,889 vs $11,699). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.