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Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

EPYC 7713P

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.0% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 128 MB).
✅Draws 225W instead of 280W, a 55W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 16.3 vs 30.1 PassMark/$ ($5,010 MSRP vs $2,495 MSRP).

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,515 less on MSRP ($2,495 MSRP vs $5,010 MSRP).
✅Delivers 84.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 30.1 vs 16.3 PassMark/$ ($2,495 MSRP vs $5,010 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 7713P across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (74,985 vs 81,582).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (128 MB vs 256 MB).
❌24.4% higher power demand at 280W vs 225W.

EPYC 7713P

2021

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.0% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 128 MB).
✅Draws 225W instead of 280W, a 55W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,515 less on MSRP ($2,495 MSRP vs $5,010 MSRP).
✅Delivers 84.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 30.1 vs 16.3 PassMark/$ ($2,495 MSRP vs $5,010 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 16.3 vs 30.1 PassMark/$ ($5,010 MSRP vs $2,495 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 7713P across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (74,985 vs 81,582).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (128 MB vs 256 MB).
❌24.4% higher power demand at 280W vs 225W.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 7713P better than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX?

Yes. EPYC 7713P is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 5.0% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data and 8.8% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, EPYC 7713P is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 5.0% more average FPS across 2 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7713P is the better fit. You are getting 8.8% better PassMark, backed by 64 cores and 128 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 128 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

EPYC 7713P is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. EPYC 7713P is 100.8% more expensive on MSRP at $5,010 MSRP versus $2,495 MSRP, and it gives you a 5.0% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX is also 84.6% better value on MSRP (30.1 vs 16.3 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2021). That extra cache should hold up really well in CPU-limited games and high-refresh builds.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

EPYC 7713P Benchmark Check

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7713P	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
1080p
low	195 FPS	223 FPS
medium	159 FPS	184 FPS
high	129 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	114 FPS
1440p
low	160 FPS	194 FPS
medium	125 FPS	156 FPS
high	97 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	94 FPS
4K
low	72 FPS	94 FPS
medium	60 FPS	81 FPS
high	47 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	51 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7713P	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
1080p
low	267 FPS	777 FPS
medium	235 FPS	660 FPS
high	193 FPS	516 FPS
ultra	158 FPS	447 FPS
1440p
low	219 FPS	631 FPS
medium	198 FPS	548 FPS
high	167 FPS	448 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	364 FPS
4K
low	135 FPS	369 FPS
medium	124 FPS	322 FPS
high	112 FPS	289 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	255 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7713P	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
1080p
low	837 FPS	783 FPS
medium	698 FPS	661 FPS
high	650 FPS	604 FPS
ultra	574 FPS	528 FPS
1440p
low	602 FPS	597 FPS
medium	500 FPS	503 FPS
high	459 FPS	455 FPS
ultra	401 FPS	394 FPS
4K
low	430 FPS	436 FPS
medium	336 FPS	351 FPS
high	300 FPS	317 FPS
ultra	243 FPS	253 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7713P	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
1080p
low	975 FPS	1212 FPS
medium	883 FPS	1015 FPS
high	758 FPS	924 FPS
ultra	656 FPS	818 FPS
1440p
low	752 FPS	949 FPS
medium	654 FPS	826 FPS
high	558 FPS	713 FPS
ultra	479 FPS	609 FPS
4K
low	540 FPS	673 FPS
medium	479 FPS	604 FPS
high	420 FPS	527 FPS
ultra	363 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7713P and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

EPYC 7713P

The EPYC 7713P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 15 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.68 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm+ process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 225 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 81,582 points. Launch price was $5,010.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2022-03-08. It is based on the Chagall PRO (2022) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: sWRX8. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 74,985 points. Launch price was $3,299.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7713P packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the EPYC 7713P has 32 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.68 GHz on the EPYC 7713P versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX — a 20% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX (base: 2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The EPYC 7713P uses the Milan (2021−2023) architecture (7 nm+), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX uses Chagall PRO (2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7713P scores 81,582 against the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX's 74,985 — a 8.4% lead for the EPYC 7713P. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 7713P vs 128 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX.

Feature	EPYC 7713P	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
Cores / Threads	64 / 128+100%	32 / 64
Boost Clock	3.68 GHz	4.5 GHz+22%
Base Clock	2 GHz	3.6 GHz+80%
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)+100%	128 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm+	7 nm
Architecture	Milan (2021−2023)	Chagall PRO (2022)
PassMark	81,582+9%	74,985
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	53,977
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,686
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	29,745

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7713P uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX uses sWRX8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the EPYC 7713P versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX — the EPYC 7713P supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7713P supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 2048 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7713P) and WRX80 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX).

Feature	EPYC 7713P	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
Socket	SP3	sWRX8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	3200+79900%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	4096	2048 GB+52428700%
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128	128

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, SEV (EPYC 7713P) vs true (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX). Direct competitor: EPYC 7713P rivals Xeon Platinum 8380; Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX rivals Xeon Gold 6338.

Feature	EPYC 7713P	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, SEV	true

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 7713P launched at $5010 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX debuted at $2495. On MSRP ($5010 vs $2495), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX is $2515 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7713P delivers 16.3 pts/$ vs 30.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX — making the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX the 59.4% better value option.