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Threadripper 7980X — Zen 4 · 64C/128T · sTR5
AMD

Threadripper 7980X

Zen 4 · 64C/128T · sTR5

95
/ 100
From $4,999
VS
Threadripper 7980X wins by 3
Xeon W9-3495X — Sapphire Rapids · 56C/112T · LGA4677
Intel

Xeon W9-3495X

Sapphire Rapids · 56C/112T · LGA4677

92
/ 100
From $5,889
Specdex verdict

Threadripper 7980X takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Threadripper 7980X lands at 95 and Xeon W9-3495X at 92. That puts Threadripper 7980X ahead by 3 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 Xeon W9-3495X if…

  • ✓Massive core counts
  • ✓ECC memory support
  • ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Gaming

Threadripper 7980X

Frame-rate-bound workloads — favours cache and single-thread speed

Threadripper 7980X leads on gaming (75 vs 72).

Creators & productivity

Threadripper 7980X

Rendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count

Threadripper 7980X leads on multi (95 vs 92).

Power efficiency

Tie

Performance per watt — thermals, PSU headroom, electricity cost

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Threadripper 7980X

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Threadripper 7980X more score per dollar ($4,999 vs $5,889).

Threadripper 7980X 95
vs
92 Xeon W9-3495X

Score breakdown

Threadripper 7980X
95
single 87
multi 95
gaming 75
efficiency 78
Xeon W9-3495X
92
single 84
multi 92
gaming 72
efficiency 78

Specs side-by-side

Threadripper 7980X versus Xeon W9-3495X — full spec comparison
Spec Threadripper 7980X Xeon W9-3495X
Architecture
Zen 4
Sapphire Rapids
Cores
▲ 64
56
Threads
▲ 128
112
Socket
sTR5
LGA4677
Release year
2023
2023

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

Xeon W9-3495X

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 Xeon W9-3495X

Which is better, Threadripper 7980X or Xeon W9-3495X? +

Threadripper 7980X scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 Xeon W9-3495X worth the price? +

At $5,889, Xeon W9-3495X delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in multi.

Does Threadripper 7980X 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 better for gaming, Threadripper 7980X or Xeon W9-3495X? +

Threadripper 7980X — leads on gaming (75 vs 72). Frame-rate-bound workloads — favours cache and single-thread speed.

Which is better for creator and productivity work, Threadripper 7980X or Xeon W9-3495X? +

Threadripper 7980X — leads on multi (95 vs 92). Rendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count.