Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX vs EPYC 7773X
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
EPYC 7773X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7773X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX | EPYC 7773X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($3,444) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8,800) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Chagall PRO (2022) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Milan-X (2022) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX | EPYC 7773X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+165%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($3,444) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8,800) |
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 5995WX and EPYC 7773X
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2022-03-08. It is based on the Chagall PRO (2022) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 256 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: 94,737 points. Launch price was $6,499.
EPYC 7773X
The EPYC 7773X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2022-03-22. It is based on the Milan-X (2022) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 768 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 91,340 points. Launch price was $8,800.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX and EPYC 7773X share an identical 64-core/128-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX versus 3.5 GHz on the EPYC 7773X — a 25% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX uses the Chagall PRO (2022) architecture (7 nm), while the EPYC 7773X uses Milan-X (2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX scores 94,737 against the EPYC 7773X's 91,340 — a 3.7% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,500 vs 1,536, a 2.4% lead for the EPYC 7773X that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 20,000 vs 45,000 (76.9% advantage for the EPYC 7773X). L3 cache: 256 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX vs 768 MB (total) on the EPYC 7773X.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX | EPYC 7773X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 64 / 128 | 64 / 128 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz+29% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+23% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB | 768 MB (total)+200% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Chagall PRO (2022) | Milan-X (2022) |
| PassMark | 94,737+4% | 91,340 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 66,403 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,500 | 1,536+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 20,000 | 45,000+125% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX uses the sWRX8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7773X uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 199.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: WRX80 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX) and SP3 (EPYC 7773X).
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX | EPYC 7773X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | sWRX8 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048 GB | 4 TB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128 | 128 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: true (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX) vs AMD-V (EPYC 7773X). Primary use case: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX targets Professional Workstation, EPYC 7773X targets Server. Direct competitor: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX rivals Xeon w9-3495X; EPYC 7773X rivals EPYC 9654.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX | EPYC 7773X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Professional Workstation | Server |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX launched at $6499 MSRP, while the EPYC 7773X debuted at $8800. At current prices ($3444 vs $8800), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is $5356 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX delivers 27.5 pts/$ vs 10.4 pts/$ for the EPYC 7773X — making the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX the 90.4% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX | EPYC 7773X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6499-26% | $8800 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3444-61% | $8800 |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.5+164% | 10.4 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2022 |
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