AMD
Threadripper 7980X
Zen 4 · 64C/128T · sTR5
95
/ 100
From $4,999
VS
EPYC 9654 wins by 1
AMD
EPYC 9654
Zen 4 · 96C/192T · SP5
96
/ 100
From $11,805
Specdex verdict
EPYC 9654 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Threadripper 7980X lands at 95 and EPYC 9654 at 96. That puts EPYC 9654 ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Threadripper 7980X if…
- ✓Massive core counts
- ✓ECC memory support
- ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
Pick EPYC 9654 if…
- ✓Massive core counts
- ✓ECC memory support
- ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
Threadripper 7980X 95
vs 96 EPYC 9654
Score breakdown
Threadripper 7980X
95 single 87
multi 95
gaming 75
efficiency 78
EPYC 9654
96 single 88
multi 96
gaming 76
efficiency 78
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Threadripper 7980X | EPYC 9654 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 4 | Zen 4 |
| Cores | 64 | ▲ 96 |
| Threads | 128 | ▲ 192 |
| Socket | sTR5 | SP5 |
| Release year | 2023 | 2022 |
Threadripper 7980X
Pros
- +Massive core counts
- +ECC memory support
- +Workstation/server-grade platform
Cons
- −Niche platform, limited motherboards
- −High TDP requires serious cooling
- −Premium price
EPYC 9654
Pros
- +Massive core counts
- +ECC memory support
- +Workstation/server-grade platform
Cons
- −Niche platform, limited motherboards
- −High TDP requires serious cooling
- −Premium price
FAQ: Threadripper 7980X vs EPYC 9654
Which is better, Threadripper 7980X or EPYC 9654? +
EPYC 9654 scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Threadripper 7980X worth the price? +
At $4,999, Threadripper 7980X delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in multi.
Is EPYC 9654 worth the price? +
At $11,805, EPYC 9654 delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in multi.
Does Threadripper 7980X 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.