Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($3,444) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,971.7) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Chagall PRO (2022) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Storm Peak (2023) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+14%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($3,444) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,971.7) |
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 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
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.
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 October 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Storm Peak (2023) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: sTR5. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 95,891 points. Launch price was $3,899.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX has 32 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX versus 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX — a 16.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX (base: 2.7 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX uses the Chagall PRO (2022) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX uses Storm Peak (2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX scores 94,737 against the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX's 95,891 — a 1.2% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 66,403 vs 48,000 (32.2% advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,500 vs 2,669, a 56.1% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 20,000 vs 22,298 (10.9% advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX). L3 cache: 256 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX vs 128 MB (total) on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 64 / 128+100% | 32 / 64 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 5.3 GHz+18% |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 4 GHz+48% |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB+100% | 128 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 7 nm | 5 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Chagall PRO (2022) | Storm Peak (2023) |
| PassMark | 94,737 | 95,891+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 66,403+38% | 48,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,500 | 2,669+78% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 20,000 | 22,298+11% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX uses the sWRX8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX uses sTR5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 2048 GB of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: WRX80 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX) and WRX90,TRX50 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX).
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | sWRX8 | sTR5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5200+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048 GB | 2048 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128 | 128 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support true virtualization. Primary use case: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX targets Professional Workstation, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX targets Professional Workstation. Direct competitor: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX rivals Xeon w9-3495X; Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX rivals Xeon w7-3465X.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | true | true |
| Target Use | Professional Workstation | Professional Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX launched at $6499 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX debuted at $3899. At current prices ($3444 vs $3971.7), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is $528 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX delivers 27.5 pts/$ vs 24.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX — making the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX the 13% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6499 | $3899-40% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3444-13% | $3971.7 |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.5+14% | 24.1 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2023 |
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