Xeon 6741P vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
Xeon 6741P
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6741P
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6741P | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,780) | ✅ More affordable ($3,444) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Chagall PRO (2022) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6741P | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($3,780) | ✅ More affordable ($3,444) |
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 Xeon 6741P and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
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.
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2022-03-08. It is based on the Chagall PRO (2022) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: sWRX8. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 94,737 points. Launch price was $6,499.
Processing Power
The Xeon 6741P packs 48 cores / 96 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX offers 64 cores / 128 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6741P versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX — a 16.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Xeon 6741P uses the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX uses Chagall PRO (2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6741P scores 100,660 against the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX's 94,737 — a 6.1% lead for the Xeon 6741P. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 3,195 vs 1,500, a 72.2% lead for the Xeon 6741P that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6741P vs 256 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX.
| Feature | Xeon 6741P | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 48 / 96 | 64 / 128+33% |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.5 GHz+18% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.7 GHz+8% |
| L3 Cache | 288 MB (total)+13% | 256 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+300% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 3 nm-57% | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) | Chagall PRO (2022) |
| PassMark | 100,660+6% | 94,737 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 66,403 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 3,195+113% | 1,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 20,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6741P uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX uses sWRX8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6741P versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX — the Xeon 6741P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX 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: 136 (Xeon 6741P) vs 128 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX) — the Xeon 6741P offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon 6741P | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | sWRX8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400+25% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 TB+100% | 2048 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8 | 8 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 136+6% | 128 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon 6741P) vs true (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX). Primary use case: Xeon 6741P targets Data Center, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX targets Professional Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon 6741P rivals EPYC 9555; Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX rivals Xeon w9-3495X.
| Feature | Xeon 6741P | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT | true |
| Target Use | Data Center | Professional Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 6741P launched at $4421 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX debuted at $6499. At current prices ($3780 vs $3444), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is $336 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6741P delivers 26.6 pts/$ vs 27.5 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX — making the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX the 3.2% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6741P | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4421-32% | $6499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3780 | $3444-9% |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.6 | 27.5+3% |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2022 |
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