Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX vs EPYC 9745
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX
EPYC 9745
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9745
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX | EPYC 9745 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($7,999) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10,588) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Shimada Peak (2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX | EPYC 9745 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+56%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($7,999) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10,588) |
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 9985WX and EPYC 9745
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX 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 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 256 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: 154,361 points. Launch price was $7,999.
EPYC 9745
The EPYC 9745 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 128 cores and 256 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 400 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 130,698 points. Launch price was $12,141.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the EPYC 9745 offers 128 cores / 256 threads — the EPYC 9745 has 64 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX versus 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 9745 — a 37.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX uses the Shimada Peak (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the EPYC 9745 uses Turin (2024) (3 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX scores 154,361 against the EPYC 9745's 130,698 — a 16.6% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX. Both processors carry 256 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX | EPYC 9745 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 64 / 128 | 128 / 256+100% |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz+46% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+33% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB (total) | 256 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm | 3 nm-25% |
| Architecture | Shimada Peak (2025) | Turin (2024) |
| PassMark | 154,361+18% | 130,698 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 120,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 3,644 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 37,967 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX uses the sTR5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 9745 uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-6400 memory speed. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 6 TB — 198.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX) vs 12 (EPYC 9745). Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: WRX90,TRX50 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX) and SP5 (EPYC 9745).
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX | EPYC 9745 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9985WX) vs AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9745). Primary use case: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX targets High-end Workstation, EPYC 9745 targets Data Center / High Density. Direct competitor: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX rivals Xeon w9-3475X; EPYC 9745 rivals Xeon 6980P.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX | EPYC 9745 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V, SEV-SNP |
| Target Use | High-end Workstation | Data Center / High Density |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX launched at $7999 MSRP, while the EPYC 9745 debuted at $12141. At current prices ($7999 vs $10588), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX is $2589 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX delivers 19.3 pts/$ vs 12.3 pts/$ for the EPYC 9745 — making the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX the 44% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX | EPYC 9745 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $7999-34% | $12141 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $7999-24% | $10588 |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.3+57% | 12.3 |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2024 |
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