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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.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

2020

Why buy it

✅+77.8% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 144 MB).
✅45.5% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 88) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon 6737P across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (20,256 vs 45,000).
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9.9% HIGHER MSRP
$5,489 MSRPvs$4,995 MSRP
❌Older platform position on sWRX8 with DDR4, while Xeon 6737P moves to LGA4710 and DDR5.

Xeon 6737P

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +30.1% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $494 less on MSRP ($4,995 MSRP vs $5,489 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA4710 with DDR5 support instead of sWRX8 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (144 MB vs 256 MB).

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

2020

Xeon 6737P

2025

Why buy it

✅+77.8% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 144 MB).
✅45.5% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 88) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +30.1% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $494 less on MSRP ($4,995 MSRP vs $5,489 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA4710 with DDR5 support instead of sWRX8 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon 6737P across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (20,256 vs 45,000).
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9.9% HIGHER MSRP
$5,489 MSRPvs$4,995 MSRP
❌Older platform position on sWRX8 with DDR4, while Xeon 6737P moves to LGA4710 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (144 MB vs 256 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon 6737P better than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX?

Yes. Xeon 6737P is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 30.1% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data, 122.2% better Geekbench multi-core, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon 6737P is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 30.1% more average FPS across 3 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon 6737P is the better fit. You are getting 122.2% better Geekbench multi-core, backed by 32 cores and 64 threads.

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

Xeon 6737P is the smarter buy today. Xeon 6737P is $494 cheaper on MSRP at $4,995 MSRP versus $5,489 MSRP, and it gives you a 30.1% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 5.1% better value on MSRP (15.9 vs 15.2 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Xeon 6737P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2020), a healthier platform with LGA4710 and DDR5 instead of sWRX8, more multi-core headroom with 32 cores / 64 threads instead of 64/128, and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX Benchmark Check

Xeon 6737P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX	Xeon 6737P
1080p
low	173 FPS	190 FPS
medium	142 FPS	166 FPS
high	121 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	97 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	152 FPS	156 FPS
medium	122 FPS	132 FPS
high	97 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	71 FPS	71 FPS
medium	61 FPS	63 FPS
high	48 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX	Xeon 6737P
1080p
low	571 FPS	520 FPS
medium	495 FPS	460 FPS
high	380 FPS	376 FPS
ultra	325 FPS	309 FPS
1440p
low	480 FPS	425 FPS
medium	423 FPS	383 FPS
high	336 FPS	321 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	256 FPS
4K
low	301 FPS	262 FPS
medium	269 FPS	239 FPS
high	230 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	176 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX	Xeon 6737P
1080p
low	660 FPS	883 FPS
medium	546 FPS	813 FPS
high	481 FPS	768 FPS
ultra	412 FPS	677 FPS
1440p
low	555 FPS	756 FPS
medium	465 FPS	692 FPS
high	412 FPS	650 FPS
ultra	354 FPS	581 FPS
4K
low	406 FPS	510 FPS
medium	323 FPS	429 FPS
high	285 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	227 FPS	318 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX	Xeon 6737P
1080p
low	909 FPS	984 FPS
medium	818 FPS	886 FPS
high	695 FPS	766 FPS
ultra	604 FPS	665 FPS
1440p
low	739 FPS	805 FPS
medium	643 FPS	701 FPS
high	545 FPS	604 FPS
ultra	463 FPS	519 FPS
4K
low	514 FPS	581 FPS
medium	461 FPS	521 FPS
high	407 FPS	462 FPS
ultra	346 FPS	397 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX and Xeon 6737P

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.

Xeon 6737P

The Xeon 6737P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 144 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 79,634 points. Launch price was $4,995.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the Xeon 6737P offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX has 32 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX versus 4 GHz on the Xeon 6737P — a 4.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX uses the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Xeon 6737P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX scores 83,235 against the Xeon 6737P's 79,634 — a 4.4% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,266 vs 2,000, a 44.9% lead for the Xeon 6737P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 20,256 vs 45,000 (75.8% advantage for the Xeon 6737P). L3 cache: 256 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX vs 144 MB (total) on the Xeon 6737P.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX	Xeon 6737P
Cores / Threads	64 / 128+100%	32 / 64
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+5%	4 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz	2.9 GHz+7%
L3 Cache	256 MB+78%	144 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	2 MB (per core)+300%
Process	7 nm, 12 nm	Intel 3 nm-57%
Architecture	Matisse (2019−2020)	Granite Rapids (2024−2025)
PassMark	83,235+5%	79,634
Cinebench R23 Multi	64,355	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,266	2,000+58%
Geekbench 6 Multi	20,256	45,000+122%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX uses the sWRX8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon 6737P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX versus DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6737P — the Xeon 6737P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon 6737P supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 2048 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 128 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX) vs 88 (Xeon 6737P) — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: WRX80 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX) and C741 (Xeon 6737P).

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX	Xeon 6737P
Socket	sWRX8	LGA4710
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR5-6400+25%
Max RAM Capacity	2048 GB	4096 GB+100%
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+45%	88

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Xeon 6737P supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: true (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon 6737P). Primary use case: Xeon 6737P targets High Performance Server. Direct competitor: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX rivals Xeon Platinum 8280; Xeon 6737P rivals EPYC 9005.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX	Xeon 6737P
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	true	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	—	High Performance Server

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX launched at $5489 MSRP, while the Xeon 6737P debuted at $4995. On MSRP ($5489 vs $4995), the Xeon 6737P is $494 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX delivers 15.2 pts/$ vs 15.9 pts/$ for the Xeon 6737P — making the Xeon 6737P the 5% better value option.