Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX vs EPYC 9375F
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX
EPYC 9375F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9375F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX | EPYC 9375F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,699.99) | ✅ More affordable ($108) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Shimada Peak (2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX | EPYC 9375F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+2456%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,699.99) | ✅ More affordable ($108) |
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 9965WX and EPYC 9375F
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 July 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Shimada Peak (2025) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 4.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: sTR5. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 93,660 points. Launch price was $2,899.
EPYC 9375F
The EPYC 9375F is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 3.85 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 320 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 95,768 points. Launch price was $5,306.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the EPYC 9375F offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the EPYC 9375F has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX versus 4.8 GHz on the EPYC 9375F — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX (base: 4.2 GHz vs 3.85 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX uses the Shimada Peak (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the EPYC 9375F uses Turin (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX scores 93,660 against the EPYC 9375F's 95,768 — a 2.2% lead for the EPYC 9375F. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 3,349 vs 2,981, a 11.6% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 30,722 vs 26,020 (16.6% advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX). L3 cache: 128 MB (total) on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX vs 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9375F.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX | EPYC 9375F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48 | 32 / 64+33% |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz+13% | 4.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.2 GHz+9% | 3.85 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 128 MB (total) | 256 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Architecture | Shimada Peak (2025) | Turin (2024) |
| PassMark | 93,660 | 95,768+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 60,336 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 3,349+12% | 2,981 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 30,722+18% | 26,020 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX uses the sTR5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 9375F uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-6400 memory speed. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 6 TB — 198.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX) vs 12 (EPYC 9375F). Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: WRX90,TRX50 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX) and SP5 (EPYC 9375F).
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX | EPYC 9375F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | sTR5 | SP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400 | 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 9965WX) vs AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9375F). Primary use case: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX targets High-end Workstation, EPYC 9375F targets Data Center / Frequency Optimized. Direct competitor: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX rivals Xeon w9-3595X; EPYC 9375F rivals Xeon 6766E.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX | EPYC 9375F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V, SEV-SNP |
| Target Use | High-end Workstation | Data Center / Frequency Optimized |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX launched at $2899 MSRP, while the EPYC 9375F debuted at $5306. At current prices ($2699.99 vs $108), the EPYC 9375F is $2592 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX delivers 34.7 pts/$ vs 886.7 pts/$ for the EPYC 9375F — making the EPYC 9375F the 184.9% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX | EPYC 9375F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2899-45% | $5306 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2699.99 | $108-96% |
| Performance per Dollar | 34.7 | 886.7+2455% |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2024 |
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