Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX vs EPYC 9965
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
EPYC 9965
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 9965
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX | EPYC 9965 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($11,699) | ✅ More affordable ($10,000) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Shimada Peak (2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Turin (2024) / 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX | EPYC 9965 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($11,699) | ✅ More affordable ($10,000) |
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 9995WX and EPYC 9965
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX 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 96 cores and 192 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 384 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: 176,281 points. Launch price was $11,700.
EPYC 9965
The EPYC 9965 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 192 cores and 384 threads. Base frequency is 2.25 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 384 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 500 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 160,778 points. Launch price was $14,813.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX packs 96 cores / 192 threads, while the EPYC 9965 offers 192 cores / 384 threads — the EPYC 9965 has 96 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX versus 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 9965 — a 37.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.25 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX uses the Shimada Peak (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the EPYC 9965 uses Turin (2024) (3 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX scores 176,281 against the EPYC 9965's 160,778 — a 9.2% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 3,000 vs 1,520, a 65.5% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX that directly translates to higher frame rates. Both processors carry 384 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX | EPYC 9965 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 96 / 192 | 192 / 384+100% |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz+46% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+11% | 2.25 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 384 MB (total) | 384 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 | 176,281+10% | 160,778 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 180,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 3,000+97% | 1,520 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 30,170 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX uses the sTR5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 9965 uses SP5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-6400 memory speed. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 6 TB — 198.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX) vs 12 (EPYC 9965). Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: WRX90,TRX50 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX) and SP5 (EPYC 9965).
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX | EPYC 9965 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9995WX) vs AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9965). Primary use case: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX targets High-end Workstation / AI Rendering, EPYC 9965 targets Data Center / High Density. Direct competitor: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX rivals Xeon w9-3495X; EPYC 9965 rivals Xeon 6980P.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX | EPYC 9965 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V, SEV-SNP |
| Target Use | High-end Workstation / AI Rendering | Data Center / High Density |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX launched at $11699 MSRP, while the EPYC 9965 debuted at $14813. At current prices ($11699 vs $10000), the EPYC 9965 is $1699 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX delivers 15.1 pts/$ vs 16.1 pts/$ for the EPYC 9965 — making the EPYC 9965 the 6.5% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX | EPYC 9965 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $11699-21% | $14813 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $11699 | $10000-15% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.1 | 16.1+7% |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2024 |
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