Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX vs Xeon Platinum 8380
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
Xeon Platinum 8380
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8380
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX | Xeon Platinum 8380 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($368) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($965) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Matisse (2019−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-SP (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX | Xeon Platinum 8380 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+162%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($368) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($965) |
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 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and Xeon Platinum 8380
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2020-07-14. It is based on the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: sWRX8. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 62,261 points. Launch price was $4,499.
Xeon Platinum 8380
The Xeon Platinum 8380 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2021-04-06. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 40 cores and 80 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 60 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 62,318 points. Launch price was $5,846.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8380 offers 40 cores / 80 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8380 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8380 — a 21.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX uses the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8380 uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX scores 62,261 against the Xeon Platinum 8380's 62,318 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8380. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,260 vs 1,300, a 3.1% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8380 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 25,211 vs 40,000 (45.4% advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8380). L3 cache: 128 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX vs 60 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8380.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX | Xeon Platinum 8380 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64 | 40 / 80+25% |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+24% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+52% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 128 MB+113% | 60 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 7 nm, 12 nm-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Matisse (2019−2020) | Ice Lake-SP (2021) |
| PassMark | 62,261 | 62,318 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 42,986 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,260 | 1,300+3% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 25,211 | 40,000+59% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX uses the sWRX8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8380 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Xeon Platinum 8380 supports up to 6144 GB of RAM compared to 2048 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 128 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX) vs 64 (Xeon Platinum 8380) — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD WRX80 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX) and C621A (Xeon Platinum 8380).
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX | Xeon Platinum 8380 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | sWRX8 | LGA4189 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048 GB | 6144 GB+200% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+100% | 64 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Xeon Platinum 8380 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: true (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8380). Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8380 targets Datacenter. Direct competitor: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX rivals Xeon W-3375; Xeon Platinum 8380 rivals EPYC 7543.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX | Xeon Platinum 8380 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Datacenter |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX launched at $1337 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8380 debuted at $2010. At current prices ($368 vs $965), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX is $597 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX delivers 169.2 pts/$ vs 64.6 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8380 — making the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX the 89.5% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX | Xeon Platinum 8380 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1337-33% | $2010 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $368-62% | $965 |
| Performance per Dollar | 169.2+162% | 64.6 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2021 |
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