Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX vs Xeon 6740E

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 7965WX

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +23.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (128 MB vs 96 MB).
✅Costs $2,616 less on MSRP ($2,649 MSRP vs $5,265 MSRP).
✅Delivers 114.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 31.1 vs 14.5 PassMark/$ ($2,649 MSRP vs $5,265 MSRP).
✅60% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 80) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌40% higher power demand at 350W vs 250W.

Xeon 6740E

2024

Why buy it

✅Draws 250W instead of 350W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (76,167 vs 82,268).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (96 MB vs 128 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 14.5 vs 31.1 PassMark/$ ($5,265 MSRP vs $2,649 MSRP).

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

2023

Xeon 6740E

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +23.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (128 MB vs 96 MB).
✅Costs $2,616 less on MSRP ($2,649 MSRP vs $5,265 MSRP).
✅Delivers 114.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 31.1 vs 14.5 PassMark/$ ($2,649 MSRP vs $5,265 MSRP).
✅60% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 80) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Draws 250W instead of 350W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌40% higher power demand at 350W vs 250W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (76,167 vs 82,268).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (96 MB vs 128 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 14.5 vs 31.1 PassMark/$ ($5,265 MSRP vs $2,649 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX better than Xeon 6740E?

Yes. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 23.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 8% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 23.1% more average FPS across 4 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 7965WX is the better fit. You are getting 8% better PassMark, backed by 24 cores and 48 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (128 MB vs 96 MB).

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

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX is the smarter buy today. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX is $2,616 cheaper on MSRP at $2,649 MSRP versus $5,265 MSRP, and it gives you a 23.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 114.7% better value on MSRP (31.1 vs 14.5 PassMark/$), 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 6740E is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2023). That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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 7965WX Benchmark Check

Xeon 6740E Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX	Xeon 6740E
1080p
low	314 FPS	189 FPS
medium	290 FPS	152 FPS
high	241 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	278 FPS	153 FPS
medium	231 FPS	119 FPS
high	179 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	158 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	191 FPS	71 FPS
medium	158 FPS	59 FPS
high	121 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	107 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX	Xeon 6740E
1080p
low	816 FPS	437 FPS
medium	695 FPS	378 FPS
high	541 FPS	306 FPS
ultra	469 FPS	241 FPS
1440p
low	668 FPS	359 FPS
medium	593 FPS	319 FPS
high	476 FPS	266 FPS
ultra	386 FPS	203 FPS
4K
low	373 FPS	222 FPS
medium	336 FPS	201 FPS
high	307 FPS	168 FPS
ultra	269 FPS	135 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX	Xeon 6740E
1080p
low	893 FPS	934 FPS
medium	724 FPS	831 FPS
high	650 FPS	779 FPS
ultra	553 FPS	693 FPS
1440p
low	716 FPS	746 FPS
medium	581 FPS	655 FPS
high	509 FPS	614 FPS
ultra	428 FPS	546 FPS
4K
low	509 FPS	479 FPS
medium	420 FPS	378 FPS
high	376 FPS	334 FPS
ultra	312 FPS	272 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX	Xeon 6740E
1080p
low	1116 FPS	918 FPS
medium	1002 FPS	830 FPS
high	879 FPS	715 FPS
ultra	792 FPS	610 FPS
1440p
low	873 FPS	710 FPS
medium	769 FPS	620 FPS
high	675 FPS	530 FPS
ultra	588 FPS	450 FPS
4K
low	637 FPS	509 FPS
medium	568 FPS	455 FPS
high	505 FPS	400 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	344 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and Xeon 6740E

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX 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 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 4.2 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: 82,268 points. Launch price was $2,649.

Xeon 6740E

The Xeon 6740E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sierra Forest (2024) architecture. It features 96 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 4 MB (per module). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 250 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 76,167 points. Launch price was $5,265.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon 6740E offers 96 cores / 96 threads — the Xeon 6740E has 72 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon 6740E — a 49.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX (base: 4.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX uses the Storm Peak (2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon 6740E uses Sierra Forest (2024) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX scores 82,268 against the Xeon 6740E's 76,167 — a 7.7% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX. L3 cache: 128 MB (total) on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX vs 96 MB (total) on the Xeon 6740E.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX	Xeon 6740E
Cores / Threads	24 / 48	96 / 96+300%
Boost Clock	5.3 GHz+66%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	4.2 GHz+75%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	128 MB (total)+33%	96 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	4 MB (per module)+300%
Process	5 nm	Intel 3 nm-40%
Architecture	Storm Peak (2023)	Sierra Forest (2024)
PassMark	82,268+8%	76,167
Cinebench R23 Multi	38,000	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,686	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	23,294	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX uses the sTR5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon 6740E uses LGA4710 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX versus 6400 on the Xeon 6740E — the Xeon 6740E supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon 6740E supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 2048 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 128 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX) vs 80 (Xeon 6740E) — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: WRX90,TRX50 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX) and C741 (Xeon 6740E).

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX	Xeon 6740E
Socket	sTR5	LGA4710
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200	6400+127900%
Max RAM Capacity	2048 GB+52428700%	4096
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+60%	80

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: true (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX) vs VT-x, VT-d, TDX (Xeon 6740E). Direct competitor: Xeon 6740E rivals EPYC 9005.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX	Xeon 6740E
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	—	None
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	true	VT-x, VT-d, TDX

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX launched at $2649 MSRP, while the Xeon 6740E debuted at $5265. On MSRP ($2649 vs $5265), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX is $2616 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX delivers 31.1 pts/$ vs 14.5 pts/$ for the Xeon 6740E — making the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX the 72.9% better value option.