Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX Review
64C/128T · 5.1 GHz · 350 W TDP · sTR5 · PassMark #17
Specdex verdict The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX has notable compromises — fine for casual use, but check the alternatives below if you have flexibility on budget.
PassMark ranks the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX at #17 (top 33%) with a CPU Mark of 131,837. Score and rank sourced from PassMark CPU Mark (June 2026 snapshot).
Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX versus its closest rivals
- +PassMark rank #17 — strong productivity throughput
- +Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
- +Current PassMark-tracked street price around $7,399
- −Workstation platform — overkill for gaming-only builds
Who's the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
At $7,399 you're in flagship territory — check the "cheaper alternatives" block below for nearer-equivalent picks at half the price.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX.
- Processor
- Cooler (non-X3D / non-K SKUs)
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Sources & benchmarks
Cited, not generatedMulti-sample composite benchmark from PassMark — independent, third-party measurement. Higher is better. Specdex does not run this test; the number shown is PassMark's published score.
Specifications
Source · www.cpubenchmark.net| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Cores | 64 |
| Threads | 128 |
| L3 cache | 256 MB |
| TDP | 350 W |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 131,837 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz |
| Socket | sTR5 |
| Class | Desktop, Server |
| PassMark rank | #17 of 5,901 |
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