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Xeon W7-2495X — Sapphire Rapids · 24C/48T · LGA4677
Intel

Xeon W7-2495X

Sapphire Rapids · 24C/48T · LGA4677

84
/ 100
From $2,189
VS
Threadripper Pro 5975WX wins by 5
Threadripper Pro 5975WX — Zen 3 · 32C/64T · sWRX8
AMD

Threadripper Pro 5975WX

Zen 3 · 32C/64T · sWRX8

89
/ 100
From $3,299
Specdex verdict

Threadripper Pro 5975WX takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Xeon W7-2495X lands at 84 and Threadripper Pro 5975WX at 89. That puts Threadripper Pro 5975WX ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Xeon W7-2495X if…

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

Pick Threadripper Pro 5975WX 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 5975WX

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

Threadripper Pro 5975WX leads on gaming (69 vs 64).

Creators & productivity

Threadripper Pro 5975WX

Rendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count

Threadripper Pro 5975WX leads on multi (89 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 $3,299).

Xeon W7-2495X 84
vs
89 Threadripper Pro 5975WX

Score breakdown

Xeon W7-2495X
84
single 76
multi 84
gaming 64
efficiency 78
Threadripper Pro 5975WX
89
single 81
multi 89
gaming 69
efficiency 78

Specs side-by-side

Xeon W7-2495X versus Threadripper Pro 5975WX — full spec comparison
Spec Xeon W7-2495X Threadripper Pro 5975WX
Architecture
Sapphire Rapids
Zen 3
Cores
24
▲ 32
Threads
48
▲ 64
Socket
LGA4677
sWRX8
Release year
2023
2022

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

Threadripper Pro 5975WX

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 W7-2495X vs Threadripper Pro 5975WX

Which is better, Xeon W7-2495X or Threadripper Pro 5975WX? +

Threadripper Pro 5975WX scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Xeon W7-2495X worth the price? +

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

Is Threadripper Pro 5975WX worth the price? +

At $3,299, Threadripper Pro 5975WX delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in multi.

Does Xeon W7-2495X or Threadripper Pro 5975WX 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, Xeon W7-2495X or Threadripper Pro 5975WX? +

Threadripper Pro 5975WX — leads on gaming (69 vs 64). Frame-rate-bound workloads — favours cache and single-thread speed.

Which is better for creator and productivity work, Xeon W7-2495X or Threadripper Pro 5975WX? +

Threadripper Pro 5975WX — leads on multi (89 vs 84). Rendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count.