EPYC 9454P vs Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
EPYC 9454P
Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9454P
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9454P | Ryzen Threadripper 9960X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,333) | ✅ More affordable ($1,419) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Genoa (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Shimada Peak (2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9454P | Ryzen Threadripper 9960X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+130%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,333) | ✅ More affordable ($1,419) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9454P and Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
EPYC 9454P
The EPYC 9454P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 November 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture. It features 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.75 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 290 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 94,686 points. Launch price was $4,598.
Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
The Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 30 July 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Shimada Peak (2025) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 4.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: sTR5. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 92,808 points. Launch price was $1,499.
Processing Power
The EPYC 9454P packs 48 cores / 96 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the EPYC 9454P has 24 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the EPYC 9454P versus 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X — a 33% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X (base: 2.75 GHz vs 4.2 GHz). The EPYC 9454P uses the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X uses Shimada Peak (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9454P scores 94,686 against the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X's 92,808 — a 2% lead for the EPYC 9454P. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,923 vs 3,200, a 49.9% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 18,576 vs 26,000 (33.3% advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X). L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9454P vs 128 MB (total) on the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X.
| Feature | EPYC 9454P | Ryzen Threadripper 9960X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 48 / 96+100% | 24 / 48 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 5.3 GHz+39% |
| Base Clock | 2.75 GHz | 4.2 GHz+53% |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB (total)+100% | 128 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm, 6 nm | 4 nm-20% |
| Architecture | Genoa (2022−2023) | Shimada Peak (2025) |
| PassMark | 94,686+2% | 92,808 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 41,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,923 | 3,200+66% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 18,576 | 26,000+40% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 9454P uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X uses sTR5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The Ryzen Threadripper 9960X supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 6 TB — 197.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9454P) vs 4 (Ryzen Threadripper 9960X). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 9454P) vs 88 (Ryzen Threadripper 9960X) — the EPYC 9454P offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9454P) and TRX50 (Ryzen Threadripper 9960X).
| Feature | EPYC 9454P | Ryzen Threadripper 9960X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP5 | sTR5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6 TB+500% | 1024 GB |
| RAM Channels | 12+200% | 4 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+45% | 88 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9454P) vs true (Ryzen Threadripper 9960X). Primary use case: EPYC 9454P targets Data Center / Single Socket, Ryzen Threadripper 9960X targets Content Creation / Rendering. Direct competitor: EPYC 9454P rivals Xeon 8468; Ryzen Threadripper 9960X rivals Xeon w7-3555.
| Feature | EPYC 9454P | Ryzen Threadripper 9960X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SEV-SNP | true |
| Target Use | Data Center / Single Socket | Content Creation / Rendering |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 9454P launched at $4598 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X debuted at $1499. At current prices ($3333 vs $1419), the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is $1914 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9454P delivers 28.4 pts/$ vs 65.4 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X — making the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X the 78.9% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 9454P | Ryzen Threadripper 9960X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4598 | $1499-67% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3333 | $1419-57% |
| Performance per Dollar | 28.4 | 65.4+130% |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2025 |
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