Xeon 6781P vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX
Xeon 6781P
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6781P
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6781P | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8,960) | ✅ More affordable ($7,999) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Granite Rapids (2024−2025) / Intel 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Storm Peak (2023) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6781P | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+26%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8,960) | ✅ More affordable ($7,999) |
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 6781P and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX
Xeon 6781P
The Xeon 6781P 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 80 cores and 160 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 336 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s), MRDIMM(8800MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 117,946 points. Launch price was $8,960.
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 October 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Storm Peak (2023) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: sTR5. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 133,149 points. Launch price was $7,349.
Processing Power
The Xeon 6781P packs 80 cores / 160 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX offers 64 cores / 128 threads — the Xeon 6781P has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6781P versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX — a 29.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX (base: 2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon 6781P uses the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture (Intel 3 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX uses Storm Peak (2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6781P scores 117,946 against the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX's 133,149 — a 12.1% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX. L3 cache: 336 MB (total) on the Xeon 6781P vs 256 MB (total) on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX.
| Feature | Xeon 6781P | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 80 / 160+25% | 64 / 128 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 5.1 GHz+34% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.2 GHz+60% |
| L3 Cache | 336 MB (total)+31% | 256 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 3 nm-40% | 5 nm |
| Architecture | Granite Rapids (2024−2025) | Storm Peak (2023) |
| PassMark | 117,946 | 133,149+13% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 100,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,599 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 24,780 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6781P uses the LGA4710 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX uses sTR5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-6400 memory speed. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX 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 6781P) vs 128 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX) — the Xeon 6781P offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon 6781P | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4710 | sTR5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-5200 |
| 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 6781P) vs true (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX). Primary use case: Xeon 6781P targets Data Center / Cloud Scale, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX targets High-end Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon 6781P rivals EPYC 9655; Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX rivals Xeon w9-3475X.
| Feature | Xeon 6781P | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT | true |
| Target Use | Data Center / Cloud Scale | High-end Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 6781P launched at $8960 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX debuted at $7349. At current prices ($8960 vs $7999), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX is $961 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6781P delivers 13.2 pts/$ vs 16.6 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX — making the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX the 23.4% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6781P | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $8960 | $7349-18% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $8960 | $7999-11% |
| Performance per Dollar | 13.2 | 16.6+26% |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2023 |
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