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Threadripper Pro 5995WX — Zen 3 · 64C/128T · sWRX8
AMD

Threadripper Pro 5995WX

Zen 3 · 64C/128T · sWRX8

92
/ 100
From $6,499
VS
Threadripper Pro 7995WX wins by 4
Threadripper Pro 7995WX — Zen 4 · 64C/128T · sTR5
AMD

Threadripper Pro 7995WX

Zen 4 · 64C/128T · sTR5

96
/ 100
From $10,000
Specdex verdict

Threadripper Pro 7995WX takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Threadripper Pro 5995WX lands at 92 and Threadripper Pro 7995WX at 96. That puts Threadripper Pro 7995WX 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 Threadripper Pro 7995WX 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 Pro 7995WX

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

Threadripper Pro 7995WX leads on gaming (76 vs 72).

Creators & productivity

Threadripper Pro 7995WX

Rendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count

Threadripper Pro 7995WX leads on multi (96 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 Pro 5995WX

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Threadripper Pro 5995WX more score per dollar ($6,499 vs $10,000).

Threadripper Pro 5995WX 92
vs
96 Threadripper Pro 7995WX

Score breakdown

Threadripper Pro 5995WX
92
single 84
multi 92
gaming 72
efficiency 78
Threadripper Pro 7995WX
96
single 88
multi 96
gaming 76
efficiency 78

Specs side-by-side

Threadripper Pro 5995WX versus Threadripper Pro 7995WX — full spec comparison
Spec Threadripper Pro 5995WX Threadripper Pro 7995WX
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 Pro 7995WX

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 Pro 7995WX

Which is better, Threadripper Pro 5995WX or Threadripper Pro 7995WX? +

Threadripper Pro 7995WX 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 Threadripper Pro 7995WX worth the price? +

At $10,000, Threadripper Pro 7995WX delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in multi.

Does Threadripper Pro 5995WX or Threadripper Pro 7995WX 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 Pro 5995WX or Threadripper Pro 7995WX? +

Threadripper Pro 7995WX — leads on gaming (76 vs 72). Frame-rate-bound workloads — favours cache and single-thread speed.

Which is better for creator and productivity work, Threadripper Pro 5995WX or Threadripper Pro 7995WX? +

Threadripper Pro 7995WX — leads on multi (96 vs 92). Rendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count.