Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX vs EPYC 9565
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX
EPYC 9565
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9565
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX | EPYC 9565 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($9,879.97) | ✅ More affordable ($8,233) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Storm Peak (2023) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX | EPYC 9565 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+13%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($9,879.97) | ✅ More affordable ($8,233) |
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 7995WX and EPYC 9565
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX 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 96 cores and 192 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 384 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: 143,017 points. Launch price was $9,999.
EPYC 9565
The EPYC 9565 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 72 cores and 144 threads. Base frequency is 3.15 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 384 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 400 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 135,221 points. Launch price was $10,486.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX packs 96 cores / 192 threads, while the EPYC 9565 offers 72 cores / 144 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX has 24 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX versus 4.3 GHz on the EPYC 9565 — a 17% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.15 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX uses the Storm Peak (2023) architecture (5 nm), while the EPYC 9565 uses Turin (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX scores 143,017 against the EPYC 9565's 135,221 — a 5.6% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX. Both processors carry 384 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX | EPYC 9565 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 96 / 192+33% | 72 / 144 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+19% | 4.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.15 GHz+26% |
| L3 Cache | 384 MB (total) | 384 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm | 4 nm-20% |
| Architecture | Storm Peak (2023) | Turin (2024) |
| PassMark | 143,017+6% | 135,221 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 148,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,100 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 81,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX uses the sTR5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 9565 uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5200 memory speed. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 6 TB — 198.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX) vs 12 (EPYC 9565). Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: WRX90,TRX50 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX) and SP5 (EPYC 9565).
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX | EPYC 9565 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | sTR5 | SP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-6000 |
| 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 7995WX) vs AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9565). Primary use case: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX targets Workstation / Scientific Computing, EPYC 9565 targets Data Center / Cloud Computing. Direct competitor: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX rivals Xeon w9-3495X; EPYC 9565 rivals Xeon 6972P.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX | EPYC 9565 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V, SEV-SNP |
| Target Use | Workstation / Scientific Computing | Data Center / Cloud Computing |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX launched at $9999 MSRP, while the EPYC 9565 debuted at $10486. At current prices ($9879.97 vs $8233), the EPYC 9565 is $1647 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX delivers 14.5 pts/$ vs 16.4 pts/$ for the EPYC 9565 — making the EPYC 9565 the 12.6% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX | EPYC 9565 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $9999-5% | $10486 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $9879.97 | $8233-17% |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.5 | 16.4+13% |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2024 |
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