PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

EPYC 7702

2019

Why buy it

✅+3.7% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 128 MB).
✅Draws 200W instead of 280W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.7 vs 27.8 PassMark/$ ($6,450 MSRP vs $2,399 MSRP).

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +51.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $4,051 less on MSRP ($2,399 MSRP vs $6,450 MSRP).
✅Delivers 159.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 27.8 vs 10.7 PassMark/$ ($2,399 MSRP vs $6,450 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (66,614 vs 69,060).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (128 MB vs 256 MB).
❌40% higher power demand at 280W vs 200W.

EPYC 7702

2019

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX

2022

Why buy it

✅+3.7% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 128 MB).
✅Draws 200W instead of 280W, a 80W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +51.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $4,051 less on MSRP ($2,399 MSRP vs $6,450 MSRP).
✅Delivers 159.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 27.8 vs 10.7 PassMark/$ ($2,399 MSRP vs $6,450 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.7 vs 27.8 PassMark/$ ($6,450 MSRP vs $2,399 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (66,614 vs 69,060).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (128 MB vs 256 MB).
❌40% higher power demand at 280W vs 200W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX better than EPYC 7702?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX is ahead with a 51.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7702 pulls ahead with 3.7% better PassMark. EPYC 7702 also has the bigger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 128 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7702 is the better fit. You are getting 3.7% better PassMark, backed by 64 cores and 128 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 128 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX is the smarter buy today. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX is $4,051 cheaper on MSRP at $2,399 MSRP versus $6,450 MSRP, and it gives you a 51.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that EPYC 7702 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 3.7% better PassMark. It is also 159.3% better value on MSRP (27.8 vs 10.7 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2019). That extra cache should hold up really well in CPU-limited games and high-refresh builds.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

EPYC 7702 Benchmark Check

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7702	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX
1080p
low	192 FPS	224 FPS
medium	172 FPS	184 FPS
high	138 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	115 FPS
1440p
low	157 FPS	194 FPS
medium	132 FPS	156 FPS
high	101 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	94 FPS
4K
low	72 FPS	94 FPS
medium	65 FPS	81 FPS
high	50 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	51 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7702	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX
1080p
low	247 FPS	806 FPS
medium	221 FPS	684 FPS
high	183 FPS	535 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	464 FPS
1440p
low	202 FPS	655 FPS
medium	186 FPS	569 FPS
high	158 FPS	465 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	378 FPS
4K
low	126 FPS	383 FPS
medium	118 FPS	335 FPS
high	103 FPS	300 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	265 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7702	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX
1080p
low	629 FPS	812 FPS
medium	536 FPS	680 FPS
high	486 FPS	620 FPS
ultra	415 FPS	540 FPS
1440p
low	524 FPS	622 FPS
medium	446 FPS	521 FPS
high	394 FPS	470 FPS
ultra	338 FPS	405 FPS
4K
low	389 FPS	451 FPS
medium	312 FPS	360 FPS
high	274 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	224 FPS	259 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7702	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX
1080p
low	904 FPS	1215 FPS
medium	823 FPS	1015 FPS
high	706 FPS	926 FPS
ultra	610 FPS	820 FPS
1440p
low	711 FPS	951 FPS
medium	620 FPS	828 FPS
high	530 FPS	715 FPS
ultra	450 FPS	611 FPS
4K
low	503 FPS	674 FPS
medium	452 FPS	605 FPS
high	398 FPS	529 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7702 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX

EPYC 7702

The EPYC 7702 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.35 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 69,060 points. Launch price was $6,450.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2022-03-08. It is based on the Chagall PRO (2022) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 128 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: 66,614 points. Launch price was $2,399.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7702 packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the EPYC 7702 has 40 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.35 GHz on the EPYC 7702 versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX — a 29.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX (base: 2 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The EPYC 7702 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX uses Chagall PRO (2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7702 scores 69,060 against the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX's 66,614 — a 3.6% lead for the EPYC 7702. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 7702 vs 128 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX.

Feature	EPYC 7702	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX
Cores / Threads	64 / 128+167%	24 / 48
Boost Clock	3.35 GHz	4.5 GHz+34%
Base Clock	2 GHz	3.8 GHz+90%
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)+100%	128 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm, 14 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Zen 2 (2017−2020)	Chagall PRO (2022)
PassMark	69,060+4%	66,614
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	45,000
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,550
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	15,500

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7702 uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX uses sWRX8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the EPYC 7702 versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX — the EPYC 7702 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7702 supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 2048 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7702) and WRX80 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX).

Feature	EPYC 7702	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX
Socket	TR4	sWRX8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	3200+79900%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	4096	2048 GB+52428700%
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128	128

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (EPYC 7702) vs AMD-V (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX). Primary use case: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX targets Professional Workstation. Direct competitor: EPYC 7702 rivals Xeon Platinum 8280; Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX rivals Xeon Gold 6430.

Feature	EPYC 7702	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Professional Workstation

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 7702 launched at $6450 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX debuted at $2399. On MSRP ($6450 vs $2399), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX is $4051 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7702 delivers 10.7 pts/$ vs 27.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX — making the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX the 88.7% better value option.