AMD
Threadripper Pro 5995WX
Zen 3 · 64C/128T · sWRX8
92
/ 100
From $6,499
VS
Threadripper 7980X wins by 3
AMD
Threadripper 7980X
Zen 4 · 64C/128T · sTR5
95
/ 100
From $4,999
Specdex verdict
Threadripper 7980X takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Threadripper Pro 5995WX lands at 92 and Threadripper 7980X at 95. That puts Threadripper 7980X ahead by 3 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 Threadripper 7980X if…
- ✓Massive core counts
- ✓ECC memory support
- ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
Threadripper Pro 5995WX 92
vs 95 Threadripper 7980X
Score breakdown
Threadripper Pro 5995WX
92 single 84
multi 92
gaming 72
efficiency 78
Threadripper 7980X
95 single 87
multi 95
gaming 75
efficiency 78
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Threadripper Pro 5995WX | Threadripper 7980X |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 3 | Zen 4 |
| Cores | 64 | 64 |
| Threads | 128 | 128 |
| Socket | sWRX8 | sTR5 |
| Release year | 2022 | 2023 |
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
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
FAQ: Threadripper Pro 5995WX vs Threadripper 7980X
Which is better, Threadripper Pro 5995WX or Threadripper 7980X? +
Threadripper 7980X scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 Threadripper 7980X worth the price? +
At $4,999, Threadripper 7980X delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in multi.
Does Threadripper Pro 5995WX or Threadripper 7980X 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.