PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

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 5955WX

2022

Why buy it

✅+3.3% higher PassMark.
✅+42.2% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 45 MB).
✅Costs $2,823 less on MSRP ($799 MSRP vs $3,622 MSRP).
✅Delivers 368.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 61.0 vs 13.0 PassMark/$ ($799 MSRP vs $3,622 MSRP).
✅60% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 80) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 6444Y across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Older platform position on sWRX8 with DDR4, while Xeon Gold 6444Y moves to LGA4677 and DDR5.

Xeon Gold 6444Y

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +7.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 270W instead of 280W, a 10W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA4677 with DDR5 support instead of sWRX8 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (47,176 vs 48,756).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (45 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 13.0 vs 61.0 PassMark/$ ($3,622 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

2022

Xeon Gold 6444Y

2023

Why buy it

✅+3.3% higher PassMark.
✅+42.2% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 45 MB).
✅Costs $2,823 less on MSRP ($799 MSRP vs $3,622 MSRP).
✅Delivers 368.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 61.0 vs 13.0 PassMark/$ ($799 MSRP vs $3,622 MSRP).
✅60% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 80) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +7.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 270W instead of 280W, a 10W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA4677 with DDR5 support instead of sWRX8 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Gold 6444Y across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Older platform position on sWRX8 with DDR4, while Xeon Gold 6444Y moves to LGA4677 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (47,176 vs 48,756).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (45 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 13.0 vs 61.0 PassMark/$ ($3,622 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon Gold 6444Y better than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon Gold 6444Y is ahead with a 7.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX pulls ahead with 3.3% better PassMark. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX also has the bigger cache pool with 42.2% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 45 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX is the better fit. You are getting 3.3% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 42.2% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 45 MB).

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

Xeon Gold 6444Y is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Xeon Gold 6444Y is 353.3% more expensive on MSRP at $3,622 MSRP versus $799 MSRP, and it gives you a 7.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 3.3% better PassMark. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX is also 368.5% better value on MSRP (61.0 vs 13.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Xeon Gold 6444Y is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2022) and a healthier platform with LGA4677 and DDR5 instead of sWRX8. That makes it the safer long-term pick.

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 5955WX Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6444Y Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX	Xeon Gold 6444Y
1080p
low	216 FPS	205 FPS
medium	175 FPS	163 FPS
high	148 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	108 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	190 FPS	165 FPS
medium	152 FPS	126 FPS
high	123 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	75 FPS
medium	79 FPS	61 FPS
high	62 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX	Xeon Gold 6444Y
1080p
low	770 FPS	511 FPS
medium	656 FPS	443 FPS
high	516 FPS	354 FPS
ultra	453 FPS	293 FPS
1440p
low	639 FPS	430 FPS
medium	554 FPS	381 FPS
high	457 FPS	313 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	249 FPS
4K
low	375 FPS	267 FPS
medium	327 FPS	240 FPS
high	296 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	262 FPS	176 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX	Xeon Gold 6444Y
1080p
low	806 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	662 FPS	1005 FPS
high	605 FPS	949 FPS
ultra	526 FPS	862 FPS
1440p
low	618 FPS	880 FPS
medium	507 FPS	777 FPS
high	459 FPS	722 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	651 FPS
4K
low	448 FPS	561 FPS
medium	357 FPS	460 FPS
high	323 FPS	399 FPS
ultra	258 FPS	328 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX	Xeon Gold 6444Y
1080p
low	1200 FPS	1179 FPS
medium	1015 FPS	1015 FPS
high	911 FPS	907 FPS
ultra	806 FPS	767 FPS
1440p
low	933 FPS	934 FPS
medium	817 FPS	806 FPS
high	703 FPS	681 FPS
ultra	601 FPS	574 FPS
4K
low	667 FPS	684 FPS
medium	599 FPS	597 FPS
high	521 FPS	516 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	431 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Xeon Gold 6444Y

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 March 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Chagall PRO (2022) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: sWRX8. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 48,756 points. Launch price was $499.

Xeon Gold 6444Y

The Xeon Gold 6444Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 47,176 points. Launch price was $1,517.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Xeon Gold 6444Y share an identical 16-core/32-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6444Y — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX (base: 4 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX uses the Chagall PRO (2022) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6444Y uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX scores 48,756 against the Xeon Gold 6444Y's 47,176 — a 3.3% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX. L3 cache: 64 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX vs 45 MB on the Xeon Gold 6444Y.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX	Xeon Gold 6444Y
Cores / Threads	16 / 32	16 / 32
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+13%	4 GHz
Base Clock	4 GHz+11%	3.6 GHz
L3 Cache	64 MB+42%	45 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	2 MB (per core)+300%
Process	7 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Chagall PRO (2022)	Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
PassMark	48,756+3%	47,176

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX uses the sWRX8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6444Y uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX versus 5600 on the Xeon Gold 6444Y — the Xeon Gold 6444Y supports 54.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6444Y supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 2048 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 128 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX) vs 80 (Xeon Gold 6444Y) — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: WRX80 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX) and C741 (Xeon Gold 6444Y).

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX	Xeon Gold 6444Y
Socket	sWRX8	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	3200	5600+75%
Max RAM Capacity	2048	4096+100%
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+60%	80

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6444Y). Direct competitor: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX rivals Xeon w5-3335; Xeon Gold 6444Y rivals EPYC 9384X.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX	Xeon Gold 6444Y
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V	VT-x, VT-d

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX launched at $799 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6444Y debuted at $3622. On MSRP ($799 vs $3622), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX is $2823 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX delivers 61.0 pts/$ vs 13.0 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6444Y — making the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX the 129.6% better value option.