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Xeon W9-3475X — Sapphire Rapids · 36C/72T · LGA4677
Intel

Xeon W9-3475X

Sapphire Rapids · 36C/72T · LGA4677

90
/ 100
From $3,739
VS
Threadripper 7960X wins by 1
Threadripper 7960X — Zen 4 · 24C/48T · sTR5
AMD

Threadripper 7960X

Zen 4 · 24C/48T · sTR5

91
/ 100
From $1,499
Specdex verdict

Threadripper 7960X takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Xeon W9-3475X lands at 90 and Threadripper 7960X at 91. That puts Threadripper 7960X ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Xeon W9-3475X if…

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

Pick Threadripper 7960X 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

Tie

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

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

Creators & productivity

Tie

Rendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count

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

Power efficiency

Tie

Performance per watt — thermals, PSU headroom, electricity cost

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

Value for money

Threadripper 7960X

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Threadripper 7960X more score per dollar ($1,499 vs $3,739).

Xeon W9-3475X 90
vs
91 Threadripper 7960X

Score breakdown

Xeon W9-3475X
90
single 82
multi 90
gaming 70
efficiency 78
Threadripper 7960X
91
single 83
multi 91
gaming 71
efficiency 78

Specs side-by-side

Xeon W9-3475X versus Threadripper 7960X — full spec comparison
Spec Xeon W9-3475X Threadripper 7960X
Architecture
Sapphire Rapids
Zen 4
Cores
▲ 36
24
Threads
▲ 72
48
Socket
LGA4677
sTR5
Release year
2023
2023

Xeon W9-3475X

Pros
  • +Massive core counts
  • +ECC memory support
  • +Workstation/server-grade platform
Cons
  • −Niche platform, limited motherboards
  • −High TDP requires serious cooling
  • −Premium price

Threadripper 7960X

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 W9-3475X vs Threadripper 7960X

Which is better, Xeon W9-3475X or Threadripper 7960X? +

Threadripper 7960X scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Xeon W9-3475X worth the price? +

At $3,739, Xeon W9-3475X delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in multi.

Is Threadripper 7960X worth the price? +

At $1,499, Threadripper 7960X delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in multi.

Does Xeon W9-3475X or Threadripper 7960X 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 the better value, Xeon W9-3475X or Threadripper 7960X? +

Threadripper 7960X — more score per dollar ($1,499 vs $3,739). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.