Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX vs Xeon 6747P
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX
Xeon 6747P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6747P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX | Xeon 6747P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($4,182) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,497) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Shimada Peak (2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX | Xeon 6747P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+62%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($4,182) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,497) |
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 9975WX and Xeon 6747P
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX 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 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 4 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: 106,263 points. Launch price was $4,099.
Xeon 6747P
The Xeon 6747P 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 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 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): 330 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s), MRDIMM(8800MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 101,685 points. Launch price was $6,497.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon 6747P offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the Xeon 6747P has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon 6747P — a 32.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX (base: 4 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX uses the Shimada Peak (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon 6747P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX scores 106,263 against the Xeon 6747P's 101,685 — a 4.4% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 3,200 vs 2,000, a 46.2% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 31,000 vs 45,000 (36.8% advantage for the Xeon 6747P). L3 cache: 128 MB (total) on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX vs 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6747P.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX | Xeon 6747P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 32 / 64 | 48 / 96+50% |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz+38% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz+48% | 2.7 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 | 106,263+5% | 101,685 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 83,982 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 3,200+60% | 2,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 31,000 | 45,000+45% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX uses the sTR5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon 6747P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-6400 memory speed. The Xeon 6747P supports up to 4096 GB 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 9975WX) vs 88 (Xeon 6747P) — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: WRX90,TRX50 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX) and C741 (Xeon 6747P).
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX | Xeon 6747P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | sTR5 | LGA4710 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048 GB | 4096 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+45% | 88 |
Advanced Features
Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: true (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon 6747P). Primary use case: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX targets High-end Workstation, Xeon 6747P targets High Performance Server. Direct competitor: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX rivals Xeon w7-3465X; Xeon 6747P rivals EPYC 9555.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX | Xeon 6747P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | High-end Workstation | High Performance Server |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX launched at $4099 MSRP, while the Xeon 6747P debuted at $6497. At current prices ($4182 vs $6497), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX is $2315 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX delivers 25.4 pts/$ vs 15.7 pts/$ for the Xeon 6747P — making the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX the 47.5% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX | Xeon 6747P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4099-37% | $6497 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $4182-36% | $6497 |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.4+62% | 15.7 |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2025 |
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