AMD

Threadripper Pro 7995WX

Zen 4 · 64C/128T · sTR5

/ 100

From $10,000

Threadripper Pro 7995WX wins by 12

Intel

Xeon W7-2495X

Sapphire Rapids · 24C/48T · LGA4677

/ 100

From $2,189

Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, Threadripper Pro 7995WX lands at 96 and Xeon W7-2495X at 84. That puts Threadripper Pro 7995WX ahead by 12 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 W7-2495X 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 64).

Creators & productivity

Threadripper Pro 7995WX

Rendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count

Threadripper Pro 7995WX leads on multi (96 vs 84).

Power efficiency

Tie

Performance per watt — thermals, PSU headroom, electricity cost

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

Value for money

Xeon W7-2495X

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Xeon W7-2495X more score per dollar ($2,189 vs $10,000).

Threadripper Pro 7995WX 96

84 Xeon W7-2495X

Score breakdown

Threadripper Pro 7995WX

single 88

multi 96

gaming 76

efficiency 78

Xeon W7-2495X

single 76

multi 84

gaming 64

efficiency 78

Specs side-by-side

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Threadripper Pro 7995WX versus Xeon W7-2495X — full spec comparison
Spec	Threadripper Pro 7995WX	Xeon W7-2495X
Architecture	Zen 4	Sapphire Rapids
Cores	▲ 64	24
Threads	▲ 128	48
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 W7-2495X

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 W7-2495X

Which is better, Threadripper Pro 7995WX or Xeon W7-2495X? +

Threadripper Pro 7995WX scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 12. 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 W7-2495X worth the price? +

At $2,189, Xeon W7-2495X delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in multi.

Does Threadripper Pro 7995WX or Xeon W7-2495X 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 W7-2495X? +

Threadripper Pro 7995WX — leads on gaming (76 vs 64). Frame-rate-bound workloads — favours cache and single-thread speed.

Which is better for creator and productivity work, Threadripper Pro 7995WX or Xeon W7-2495X? +

Threadripper Pro 7995WX — leads on multi (96 vs 84). Rendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count.