Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX vs Xeon Platinum 8470

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 5995WX

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +24.6% higher average FPS across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+143.8% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 105 MB).
✅Costs $2,860 less on MSRP ($6,499 MSRP vs $9,359 MSRP).
✅Delivers 51.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 14.6 vs 9.6 PassMark/$ ($6,499 MSRP vs $9,359 MSRP).
✅Draws 280W instead of 350W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Older platform position on sWRX8 with DDR4, while Xeon Platinum 8470 moves to LGA4677 and DDR5.

Xeon Platinum 8470

2023

Why buy it

✅Newer platform on LGA4677 with DDR5 support instead of sWRX8 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (89,850 vs 94,737).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (105 MB vs 256 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 9.6 vs 14.6 PassMark/$ ($9,359 MSRP vs $6,499 MSRP).
❌25% higher power demand at 350W vs 280W.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX

2022

Xeon Platinum 8470

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +24.6% higher average FPS across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+143.8% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 105 MB).
✅Costs $2,860 less on MSRP ($6,499 MSRP vs $9,359 MSRP).
✅Delivers 51.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 14.6 vs 9.6 PassMark/$ ($6,499 MSRP vs $9,359 MSRP).
✅Draws 280W instead of 350W, a 70W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Newer platform on LGA4677 with DDR5 support instead of sWRX8 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Older platform position on sWRX8 with DDR4, while Xeon Platinum 8470 moves to LGA4677 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (89,850 vs 94,737).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (105 MB vs 256 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 9.6 vs 14.6 PassMark/$ ($9,359 MSRP vs $6,499 MSRP).
❌25% higher power demand at 350W vs 280W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX better than Xeon Platinum 8470?

Yes. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 24.6% average FPS lead across 49 shared CPU game tests in our data and 5.4% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 24.6% more average FPS across 49 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is the better fit. You are getting 5.4% better PassMark, backed by 64 cores and 128 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 143.8% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 105 MB).

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

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is the smarter buy today. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is $2,860 cheaper on MSRP at $6,499 MSRP versus $9,359 MSRP, and it gives you a 24.6% average FPS lead across 49 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 51.8% better value on MSRP (14.6 vs 9.6 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Xeon Platinum 8470 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 extra cache should hold up really well in CPU-limited games and high-refresh builds.

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 5995WX Benchmark Check

Xeon Platinum 8470 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX	Xeon Platinum 8470
1080p
low	205 FPS	191 FPS
medium	169 FPS	172 FPS
high	136 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	114 FPS
1440p
low	166 FPS	156 FPS
medium	131 FPS	132 FPS
high	104 FPS	102 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	84 FPS
4K
low	90 FPS	71 FPS
medium	77 FPS	64 FPS
high	60 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX	Xeon Platinum 8470
1080p
low	760 FPS	282 FPS
medium	648 FPS	250 FPS
high	510 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	442 FPS	169 FPS
1440p
low	619 FPS	230 FPS
medium	540 FPS	208 FPS
high	444 FPS	177 FPS
ultra	361 FPS	141 FPS
4K
low	362 FPS	143 FPS
medium	318 FPS	131 FPS
high	286 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	253 FPS	99 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX	Xeon Platinum 8470
1080p
low	920 FPS	854 FPS
medium	775 FPS	773 FPS
high	712 FPS	738 FPS
ultra	631 FPS	649 FPS
1440p
low	666 FPS	760 FPS
medium	560 FPS	683 FPS
high	509 FPS	637 FPS
ultra	446 FPS	569 FPS
4K
low	475 FPS	505 FPS
medium	382 FPS	413 FPS
high	347 FPS	368 FPS
ultra	279 FPS	306 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX	Xeon Platinum 8470
1080p
low	1160 FPS	983 FPS
medium	1015 FPS	885 FPS
high	894 FPS	765 FPS
ultra	790 FPS	662 FPS
1440p
low	933 FPS	804 FPS
medium	809 FPS	700 FPS
high	709 FPS	603 FPS
ultra	613 FPS	516 FPS
4K
low	661 FPS	577 FPS
medium	588 FPS	518 FPS
high	522 FPS	459 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	397 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX and Xeon Platinum 8470

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 Platinum 8470

The Xeon Platinum 8470 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 52 cores and 104 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 105 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR5-4400. Passmark benchmark score: 89,850 points. Launch price was $9,359.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8470 offers 52 cores / 104 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8470 — a 16.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX uses the Chagall PRO (2022) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8470 uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX scores 94,737 against the Xeon Platinum 8470's 89,850 — a 5.3% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX. L3 cache: 256 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX vs 105 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8470.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX	Xeon Platinum 8470
Cores / Threads	64 / 128+23%	52 / 104
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+18%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+35%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	256 MB+144%	105 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	94,737+5%	89,850
Cinebench R23 Multi	66,403	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,500	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	20,000	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX uses the sWRX8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8470 uses LGA4677 (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 Xeon Platinum 8470 — the Xeon Platinum 8470 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 80 (Xeon Platinum 8470) — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX	Xeon Platinum 8470
Socket	sWRX8	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR5-4800+25%
Max RAM Capacity	2048 GB	4 TB+100%
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+60%	80

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: true (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX) vs VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon Platinum 8470). Primary use case: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX targets Professional Workstation, Xeon Platinum 8470 targets Cloud Infrastructure. Direct competitor: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX rivals Xeon w9-3495X; Xeon Platinum 8470 rivals EPYC 9534.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX	Xeon Platinum 8470
Integrated GPU	No	No
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	true	VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT
Target Use	Professional Workstation	Cloud Infrastructure

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX launched at $6499 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8470 debuted at $9359. On MSRP ($6499 vs $9359), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is $2860 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX delivers 14.6 pts/$ vs 9.6 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8470 — making the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX the 41.2% better value option.