Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX vs EPYC 9734
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
EPYC 9734
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9734
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX | EPYC 9734 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($3,444) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,598) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Chagall PRO (2022) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Bergamo (2023) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX | EPYC 9734 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+77%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($3,444) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,598) |
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 9734
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 9734
The EPYC 9734 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Bergamo (2023) architecture. It features 112 cores and 224 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 340 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 102,286 points. Launch price was $9,600.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the EPYC 9734 offers 112 cores / 224 threads — the EPYC 9734 has 48 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX versus 3 GHz on the EPYC 9734 — a 40% 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 9734 uses Bergamo (2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX scores 94,737 against the EPYC 9734's 102,286 — a 7.7% lead for the EPYC 9734. L3 cache: 256 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9734.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX | EPYC 9734 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 64 / 128 | 112 / 224+75% |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz+50% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+23% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB | 256 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 7 nm | 5 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Chagall PRO (2022) | Bergamo (2023) |
| PassMark | 94,737 | 102,286+8% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 66,403 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 20,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX uses the sWRX8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 9734 uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX versus DDR5-4800 on the EPYC 9734 — the EPYC 9734 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 6 TB — 198.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX) vs 12 (EPYC 9734). Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: WRX80 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX) and SP5 (EPYC 9734).
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX | EPYC 9734 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5995WX) vs AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9734). Primary use case: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX targets Professional Workstation, EPYC 9734 targets Data Center / High Density. Direct competitor: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX rivals Xeon w9-3495X; EPYC 9734 rivals Xeon 6780E.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX | EPYC 9734 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V, SEV-SNP |
| Target Use | Professional Workstation | Data Center / High Density |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX launched at $6499 MSRP, while the EPYC 9734 debuted at $9600. At current prices ($3444 vs $6598), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is $3154 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX delivers 27.5 pts/$ vs 15.5 pts/$ for the EPYC 9734 — making the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX the 55.8% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX | EPYC 9734 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6499-32% | $9600 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3444-48% | $6598 |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.5+77% | 15.5 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2023 |
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