Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX vs EPYC 9654
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX
EPYC 9654
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9654
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX | EPYC 9654 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($7,999) | ✅ More affordable ($5,345) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Storm Peak (2023) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Genoa (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX | EPYC 9654 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+34%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($7,999) | ✅ More affordable ($5,345) |
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 7985WX and EPYC 9654
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX 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 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 256 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: 133,149 points. Launch price was $7,349.
EPYC 9654
The EPYC 9654 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 November 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture. It features 96 cores and 192 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 384 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 360 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 119,246 points. Launch price was $11,805.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the EPYC 9654 offers 96 cores / 192 threads — the EPYC 9654 has 32 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX versus 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 9654 — a 31.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX uses the Storm Peak (2023) architecture (5 nm), while the EPYC 9654 uses Genoa (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX scores 133,149 against the EPYC 9654's 119,246 — a 11% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,599 vs 1,250, a 70.1% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 24,780 vs 20,000 (21.3% advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX). L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX vs 384 MB (total) on the EPYC 9654.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX | EPYC 9654 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 64 / 128 | 96 / 192+50% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+38% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+33% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB (total) | 384 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm | 5 nm, 6 nm |
| Architecture | Storm Peak (2023) | Genoa (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 133,149+12% | 119,246 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 100,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,599+108% | 1,250 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 24,780+24% | 20,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX uses the sTR5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 9654 uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5200 memory speed. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 6 TB — 198.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX) vs 12 (EPYC 9654). Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: WRX90,TRX50 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX) and SP5 (EPYC 9654).
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX | EPYC 9654 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | sTR5 | SP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-4800 |
| 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 7985WX) vs AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9654). Primary use case: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX targets High-end Workstation, EPYC 9654 targets Data Center. Direct competitor: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX rivals Xeon w9-3475X; EPYC 9654 rivals Xeon 8592+.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX | EPYC 9654 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V, SEV-SNP |
| Target Use | High-end Workstation | Data Center |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX launched at $7349 MSRP, while the EPYC 9654 debuted at $11805. At current prices ($7999 vs $5345), the EPYC 9654 is $2654 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX delivers 16.6 pts/$ vs 22.3 pts/$ for the EPYC 9654 — making the EPYC 9654 the 29.1% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX | EPYC 9654 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $7349-38% | $11805 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $7999 | $5345-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.6 | 22.3+34% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2022 |
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