Intel
Xeon W5-3435X
Sapphire Rapids · 16C/32T · LGA4677
82
/ 100
From $1,589
VS
Threadripper Pro 7995WX wins by 14
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, Xeon W5-3435X lands at 82 and Threadripper Pro 7995WX at 96. That puts Threadripper Pro 7995WX ahead by 14 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Xeon W5-3435X 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
Xeon W5-3435X 82
vs 96 Threadripper Pro 7995WX
Score breakdown
Xeon W5-3435X
82 single 74
multi 82
gaming 62
efficiency 78
Threadripper Pro 7995WX
96 single 88
multi 96
gaming 76
efficiency 78
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Xeon W5-3435X | Threadripper Pro 7995WX |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids | Zen 4 |
| Cores | 16 | ▲ 64 |
| Threads | 32 | ▲ 128 |
| Socket | LGA4677 | sTR5 |
| Release year | 2023 | 2023 |
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
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: Xeon W5-3435X vs Threadripper Pro 7995WX
Which is better, Xeon W5-3435X or Threadripper Pro 7995WX? +
Threadripper Pro 7995WX scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 14. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Xeon W5-3435X worth the price? +
At $1,589, Xeon W5-3435X delivers a Specdex score of 82 — 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 Xeon W5-3435X 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.