Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX Review
24C/48T · 5.4 GHz · 350 W · sTR5 · PassMark #55
Specdex verdict Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX is a category laggard on the dimensions we weight — see the alternatives below.
PassMark ranks the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX at #55 (top 53%) with a CPU Mark of 92,697. 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 9965WX versus its closest rivals
- +PassMark #55 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- +Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
- +Current PassMark-tracked street price around $2,699
- −Workstation platform — overkill for gaming-only builds
Who's the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX 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 $2,899 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 9965WX.
- 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.techpowerup.com/339029/amd-announces-official-ryzen-threadripper-pro-9000-wx-series-pricing| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Cores | 24 |
| Threads | 48 |
| L3 cache | 128 MB |
| TDP | 350 W |
| Memory | 8-channel DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM, up to 2TB (on WRX90) |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 92,697 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz |
| Socket | sTR5 |
| Platform | WRX90 or TRX50 |
| PCIe | 128x PCIe 5.0 + 8x PCIe 4.0 from CPU (on WRX90) |
| PassMark rank | #55 of 5,901 |
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