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Threadripper Pro 7995WX — Zen 4 · 64C/128T · sTR5
AMD

Threadripper Pro 7995WX

Zen 4 · 64C/128T · sTR5

96
/ 100
From $10,000
VS
Threadripper Pro 7995WX wins by 14
Xeon W5-3435X — Sapphire Rapids · 16C/32T · LGA4677
Intel

Xeon W5-3435X

Sapphire Rapids · 16C/32T · LGA4677

82
/ 100
From $1,589
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, Threadripper Pro 7995WX lands at 96 and Xeon W5-3435X at 82. That puts Threadripper Pro 7995WX ahead by 14 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Threadripper Pro 7995WX if…

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

Pick Xeon W5-3435X 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 62).

Creators & productivity

Threadripper Pro 7995WX

Rendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count

Threadripper Pro 7995WX leads on multi (96 vs 82).

Power efficiency

Tie

Performance per watt — thermals, PSU headroom, electricity cost

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

Value for money

Xeon W5-3435X

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Xeon W5-3435X more score per dollar ($1,589 vs $10,000).

Threadripper Pro 7995WX 96
vs
82 Xeon W5-3435X

Score breakdown

Threadripper Pro 7995WX
96
single 88
multi 96
gaming 76
efficiency 78
Xeon W5-3435X
82
single 74
multi 82
gaming 62
efficiency 78

Specs side-by-side

Threadripper Pro 7995WX versus Xeon W5-3435X — full spec comparison
Spec Threadripper Pro 7995WX Xeon W5-3435X
Architecture
Zen 4
Sapphire Rapids
Cores
▲ 64
16
Threads
▲ 128
32
Socket
sTR5
LGA4677
Release year
2023
2023

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

Xeon W5-3435X

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 7995WX vs Xeon W5-3435X

Which is better, Threadripper Pro 7995WX or Xeon W5-3435X? +

Threadripper Pro 7995WX scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 14. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Threadripper Pro 7995WX worth the price? +

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

Is Xeon W5-3435X worth the price? +

At $1,589, Xeon W5-3435X delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in multi.

Does Threadripper Pro 7995WX or Xeon W5-3435X 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 7995WX or Xeon W5-3435X? +

Threadripper Pro 7995WX — leads on gaming (76 vs 62). Frame-rate-bound workloads — favours cache and single-thread speed.

Which is better for creator and productivity work, Threadripper Pro 7995WX or Xeon W5-3435X? +

Threadripper Pro 7995WX — leads on multi (96 vs 82). Rendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count.