Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX vs Xeon 6741P
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX
Xeon 6741P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6741P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX | Xeon 6741P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($2,699.99) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,780) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Shimada Peak (2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX | Xeon 6741P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+30%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($2,699.99) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,780) |
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 Xeon 6741P
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.
Xeon 6741P
The Xeon 6741P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture. It features 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 288 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 300 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 100,660 points. Launch price was $4,421.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon 6741P offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the Xeon 6741P has 24 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6741P — a 34.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX (base: 4.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX uses the Shimada Peak (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon 6741P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX scores 93,660 against the Xeon 6741P's 100,660 — a 7.2% lead for the Xeon 6741P. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 3,349 vs 3,195, a 4.7% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 128 MB (total) on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX vs 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6741P.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX | Xeon 6741P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48 | 48 / 96+100% |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz+42% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.2 GHz+68% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 128 MB (total) | 288 MB (total)+125% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 4 nm | Intel 3 nm-25% |
| Architecture | Shimada Peak (2025) | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 93,660 | 100,660+7% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 60,336 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 3,349+5% | 3,195 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 30,722 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX uses the sTR5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon 6741P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 4.0) — 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 4 TB — 199.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 128 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX) vs 136 (Xeon 6741P) — the Xeon 6741P offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX | Xeon 6741P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | sTR5 | LGA4710 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048 GB | 4 TB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128 | 136+6% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: true (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX) vs VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon 6741P). Primary use case: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX targets High-end Workstation, Xeon 6741P targets Data Center. Direct competitor: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX rivals Xeon w9-3595X; Xeon 6741P rivals EPYC 9555.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX | Xeon 6741P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT |
| Target Use | High-end Workstation | Data Center |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX launched at $2899 MSRP, while the Xeon 6741P debuted at $4421. At current prices ($2699.99 vs $3780), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX is $1080 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX delivers 34.7 pts/$ vs 26.6 pts/$ for the Xeon 6741P — making the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX the 26.3% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX | Xeon 6741P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2899-34% | $4421 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2699.99-29% | $3780 |
| Performance per Dollar | 34.7+30% | 26.6 |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2025 |
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