Intel
Xeon W9-3475X
Sapphire Rapids · 36C/72T · LGA4677
90
/ 100
From $3,739
VS
Threadripper Pro 7965WX wins by 3
AMD
Threadripper Pro 7965WX
Zen 4 · 24C/48T · sTR5
93
/ 100
From $2,649
Specdex verdict
Threadripper Pro 7965WX takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Xeon W9-3475X lands at 90 and Threadripper Pro 7965WX at 93. That puts Threadripper Pro 7965WX ahead by 3 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 Pro 7965WX if…
- ✓Massive core counts
- ✓ECC memory support
- ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
Xeon W9-3475X 90
vs 93 Threadripper Pro 7965WX
Score breakdown
Xeon W9-3475X
90 single 82
multi 90
gaming 70
efficiency 78
Threadripper Pro 7965WX
93 single 85
multi 93
gaming 73
efficiency 78
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Xeon W9-3475X | Threadripper Pro 7965WX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro 7965WX
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 Pro 7965WX
Which is better, Xeon W9-3475X or Threadripper Pro 7965WX? +
Threadripper Pro 7965WX scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 Pro 7965WX worth the price? +
At $2,649, Threadripper Pro 7965WX delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in multi.
Does Xeon W9-3475X or Threadripper Pro 7965WX 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.