Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX vs EPYC 9454
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
EPYC 9454
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9454
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX | EPYC 9454 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,486) | ✅ More affordable ($576) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Matisse (2019−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Genoa (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX | EPYC 9454 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+540%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,486) | ✅ More affordable ($576) |
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 3995WX and EPYC 9454
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 14 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 256 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: 83,235 points. Launch price was $5,500.
EPYC 9454
The EPYC 9454 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: 87,961 points. Launch price was $5,225.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the EPYC 9454 offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX versus 3.8 GHz on the EPYC 9454 — a 10% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.75 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX uses the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the EPYC 9454 uses Genoa (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX scores 83,235 against the EPYC 9454's 87,961 — a 5.5% lead for the EPYC 9454. L3 cache: 256 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9454.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX | EPYC 9454 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 64 / 128+33% | 48 / 96 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+11% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 2.75 GHz+2% |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB | 256 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 7 nm, 12 nm | 5 nm, 6 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Matisse (2019−2020) | Genoa (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 83,235 | 87,961+6% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 64,355 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,266 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 20,256 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX uses the sWRX8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 9454 uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX versus DDR5-4800 on the EPYC 9454 — the EPYC 9454 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 6 TB — 198.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX) vs 12 (EPYC 9454). Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: WRX80 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX) and SP5 (EPYC 9454).
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX | EPYC 9454 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | sWRX8 | SP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048 GB | 6 TB+200% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 12+50% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128 | 128 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: true (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX) vs AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9454). Primary use case: EPYC 9454 targets Data Center. Direct competitor: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX rivals Xeon Platinum 8280; EPYC 9454 rivals Xeon Platinum 8468.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX | EPYC 9454 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V, SEV-SNP |
| Target Use | — | Data Center |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX launched at $5489 MSRP, while the EPYC 9454 debuted at $5225. At current prices ($3486 vs $576), the EPYC 9454 is $2910 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX delivers 23.9 pts/$ vs 152.7 pts/$ for the EPYC 9454 — making the EPYC 9454 the 145.9% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX | EPYC 9454 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5489 | $5225-5% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3486 | $576-83% |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.9 | 152.7+539% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2022 |
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