Threadripper Pro 5995WX
Zen 3 · 64C/128T · sWRX8
Xeon W9-3475X
Sapphire Rapids · 36C/72T · LGA4677
Threadripper Pro 5995WX takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Threadripper Pro 5995WX lands at 92 and Xeon W9-3475X at 90. That puts Threadripper Pro 5995WX ahead by 2 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 Xeon W9-3475X if…
- ✓Massive core counts
- ✓ECC memory support
- ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testGaming
Threadripper Pro 5995WXFrame-rate-bound workloads — favours cache and single-thread speed
Threadripper Pro 5995WX leads on gaming (72 vs 70).
Creators & productivity
Threadripper Pro 5995WXRendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count
Threadripper Pro 5995WX leads on multi (92 vs 90).
Power efficiency
TiePerformance per watt — thermals, PSU headroom, electricity cost
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
Xeon W9-3475XSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Xeon W9-3475X more score per dollar ($3,739 vs $6,499).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Threadripper Pro 5995WX | Xeon W9-3475X |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 3 | Sapphire Rapids |
| Cores | ▲ 64 | 36 |
| Threads | ▲ 128 | 72 |
| Socket | sWRX8 | LGA4677 |
| Release year | 2022 | 2023 |
Threadripper Pro 5995WX
- +Massive core counts
- +ECC memory support
- +Workstation/server-grade platform
- −Niche platform, limited motherboards
- −High TDP requires serious cooling
- −Premium price
Xeon W9-3475X
- +Massive core counts
- +ECC memory support
- +Workstation/server-grade platform
- −Niche platform, limited motherboards
- −High TDP requires serious cooling
- −Premium price
FAQ: Threadripper Pro 5995WX vs Xeon W9-3475X
Which is better, Threadripper Pro 5995WX or Xeon W9-3475X? +
Threadripper Pro 5995WX scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 Xeon W9-3475X worth the price? +
At $3,739, Xeon W9-3475X delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in multi.
Does Threadripper Pro 5995WX or Xeon W9-3475X 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 Xeon W9-3475X? +
Threadripper Pro 5995WX — leads on gaming (72 vs 70). Frame-rate-bound workloads — favours cache and single-thread speed.
Which is better for creator and productivity work, Threadripper Pro 5995WX or Xeon W9-3475X? +
Threadripper Pro 5995WX — leads on multi (92 vs 90). Rendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count.