Intel
Xeon W9-3495X
Sapphire Rapids · 56C/112T · LGA4677
92
/ 100
From $5,889
VS
Threadripper 7980X wins by 3
AMD
Threadripper 7980X
Zen 4 · 64C/128T · sTR5
95
/ 100
From $4,999
Specdex verdict
Threadripper 7980X takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Xeon W9-3495X lands at 92 and Threadripper 7980X at 95. That puts Threadripper 7980X ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Xeon W9-3495X if…
- ✓Massive core counts
- ✓ECC memory support
- ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
Pick Threadripper 7980X if…
- ✓Massive core counts
- ✓ECC memory support
- ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
Xeon W9-3495X 92
vs 95 Threadripper 7980X
Score breakdown
Xeon W9-3495X
92 single 84
multi 92
gaming 72
efficiency 78
Threadripper 7980X
95 single 87
multi 95
gaming 75
efficiency 78
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Xeon W9-3495X | Threadripper 7980X |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids | Zen 4 |
| Cores | 56 | ▲ 64 |
| Threads | 112 | ▲ 128 |
| Socket | LGA4677 | sTR5 |
| Release year | 2023 | 2023 |
Xeon W9-3495X
Pros
- +Massive core counts
- +ECC memory support
- +Workstation/server-grade platform
Cons
- −Niche platform, limited motherboards
- −High TDP requires serious cooling
- −Premium price
Threadripper 7980X
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 W9-3495X vs Threadripper 7980X
Which is better, Xeon W9-3495X or Threadripper 7980X? +
Threadripper 7980X scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Xeon W9-3495X worth the price? +
At $5,889, Xeon W9-3495X delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in multi.
Is Threadripper 7980X worth the price? +
At $4,999, Threadripper 7980X delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in multi.
Does Xeon W9-3495X or Threadripper 7980X 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.