EPYC 9754 vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX
EPYC 9754
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9754
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | EPYC 9754 | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10,631) | ✅ More affordable ($2,699.99) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Bergamo (2023) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Shimada Peak (2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | EPYC 9754 | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+275%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10,631) | ✅ More affordable ($2,699.99) |
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 9754 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX
EPYC 9754
The EPYC 9754 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Bergamo (2023) architecture. It features 128 cores and 256 threads. Base frequency is 2.25 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 360 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 98,450 points. Launch price was $11,900.
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 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 5.4 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: 93,660 points. Launch price was $2,899.
Processing Power
The EPYC 9754 packs 128 cores / 256 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the EPYC 9754 has 104 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the EPYC 9754 versus 5.4 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX — a 54.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX (base: 2.25 GHz vs 4.2 GHz). The EPYC 9754 uses the Bergamo (2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX uses Shimada Peak (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9754 scores 98,450 against the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX's 93,660 — a 5% lead for the EPYC 9754. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 104,584 vs 60,336 (53.7% advantage for the EPYC 9754). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,634 vs 3,349, a 68.8% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 16,825 vs 30,722 (58.5% advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX). L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9754 vs 128 MB (total) on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX.
| Feature | EPYC 9754 | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 128 / 256+433% | 24 / 48 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 5.4 GHz+74% |
| Base Clock | 2.25 GHz | 4.2 GHz+87% |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB (total)+100% | 128 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm | 4 nm-20% |
| Architecture | Bergamo (2023) | Shimada Peak (2025) |
| PassMark | 98,450+5% | 93,660 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 104,584+73% | 60,336 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,634 | 3,349+105% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 16,825 | 30,722+83% |
Memory & Platform
The EPYC 9754 uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX uses sTR5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 6 TB — 198.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9754) vs 8 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX). Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9754) and WRX90,TRX50 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX).
| Feature | EPYC 9754 | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP5 | sTR5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 6 TB+200% | 2048 GB |
| RAM Channels | 12+50% | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128 | 128 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9754) vs true (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX). Primary use case: EPYC 9754 targets Data Center / Cloud Native, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX targets High-end Workstation. Direct competitor: EPYC 9754 rivals Xeon 6780E; Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX rivals Xeon w9-3595X.
| Feature | EPYC 9754 | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V, SEV-SNP | true |
| Target Use | Data Center / Cloud Native | High-end Workstation |
Value Analysis
The EPYC 9754 launched at $11900 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX debuted at $2899. At current prices ($10631 vs $2699.99), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX is $7931 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9754 delivers 9.3 pts/$ vs 34.7 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX — making the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX the 115.7% better value option.
| Feature | EPYC 9754 | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $11900 | $2899-76% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10631 | $2699.99-75% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.3 | 34.7+273% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2025 |
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