AMD
Threadripper Pro 5995WX
Zen 3 · 64C/128T · sWRX8
92
/ 100
From $6,499
VS
EPYC 9654 wins by 4
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 Pro 5995WX lands at 92 and EPYC 9654 at 96. That puts EPYC 9654 ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Threadripper Pro 5995WX 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 Pro 5995WX 92
vs 96 EPYC 9654
Score breakdown
Threadripper Pro 5995WX
92 single 84
multi 92
gaming 72
efficiency 78
EPYC 9654
96 single 88
multi 96
gaming 76
efficiency 78
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Threadripper Pro 5995WX | EPYC 9654 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 3 | Zen 4 |
| Cores | 64 | ▲ 96 |
| Threads | 128 | ▲ 192 |
| Socket | sWRX8 | SP5 |
| Release year | 2022 | 2022 |
Threadripper Pro 5995WX
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 Pro 5995WX vs EPYC 9654
Which is better, Threadripper Pro 5995WX or EPYC 9654? +
EPYC 9654 scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Threadripper Pro 5995WX worth the price? +
At $6,499, Threadripper Pro 5995WX delivers a Specdex score of 92 — 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 Pro 5995WX 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.