Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX Review
12C/24T · 5.4 GHz · 350 W · sTR5 · PassMark #216
Specdex verdict Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX is a category laggard on the dimensions we weight — see the alternatives below.
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX scores 55,939 on PassMark CPU Mark (rank #216 of 5,901). Score 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 9945WX versus its closest rivals
- +PassMark CPU Mark of 55,939 — solid multi-thread numbers
- +Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
- −Workstation platform — overkill for gaming-only builds
- −Newer-generation parts pull ahead in current rankings
Who's the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX 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 $4,000 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 9945WX.
- 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 · videocardz.com/newz/amd-ryzen-threadripper-9000x-for-enthusiasts-launches-july-31-64-core-9980x-costs-5000| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Cores | 12 |
| Threads | 24 |
| L3 cache | 64 MB |
| TDP | 350 W |
| Memory | 8-channel DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM, up to 2TB (on WRX90) |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 55,939 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz |
| Socket | sTR5 |
| Platform | WRX90 or TRX50 |
| PCIe | 128x PCIe 5.0 + 8x PCIe 4.0 from CPU (on WRX90) |
| PassMark rank | #216 of 5,901 |
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