Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX vs Xeon 6740P
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
Xeon 6740P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6740P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($3,444) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,650) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Chagall PRO (2022) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+41%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($3,444) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,650) |
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 Xeon 6740P
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.
Xeon 6740P
The Xeon 6740P 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 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 288 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: 90,684 points. Launch price was $4,650.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the Xeon 6740P offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6740P — a 16.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX uses the Chagall PRO (2022) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon 6740P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX scores 94,737 against the Xeon 6740P's 90,684 — a 4.4% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX. L3 cache: 256 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX vs 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6740P.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 64 / 128+33% | 48 / 96 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz+18% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+29% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB | 288 MB (total)+13% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 7 nm | Intel 3 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Chagall PRO (2022) | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 94,737+4% | 90,684 |
| 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 Xeon 6740P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX versus DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6740P — the Xeon 6740P 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 4 TB — 199.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 128 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX) vs 88 (Xeon 6740P) — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | sWRX8 | LGA4710 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048 GB | 4 TB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+45% | 88 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: true (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX) vs VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon 6740P). Primary use case: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX targets Professional Workstation, Xeon 6740P targets High-density Compute. Direct competitor: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX rivals Xeon w9-3495X; Xeon 6740P rivals EPYC 9355P.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT |
| Target Use | Professional Workstation | High-density Compute |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX launched at $6499 MSRP, while the Xeon 6740P debuted at $4650. At current prices ($3444 vs $4650), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is $1206 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX delivers 27.5 pts/$ vs 19.5 pts/$ for the Xeon 6740P — making the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX the 34.1% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX | Xeon 6740P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6499 | $4650-28% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3444-26% | $4650 |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.5+41% | 19.5 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2025 |
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