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 9334

2022

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (128 MB vs 64 MB).
✅Draws 210W instead of 350W, a 140W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX across 23 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (65,568 vs 67,561).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 21.9 vs 157.5 PassMark/$ ($2,990 MSRP vs $429 MSRP).

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +14.2% higher average FPS across 23 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $2,561 less on MSRP ($429 MSRP vs $2,990 MSRP).
✅Delivers 618.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 157.5 vs 21.9 PassMark/$ ($429 MSRP vs $2,990 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (64 MB vs 128 MB).
❌66.7% higher power demand at 350W vs 210W.

EPYC 9334

2022

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

2025

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (128 MB vs 64 MB).
✅Draws 210W instead of 350W, a 140W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +14.2% higher average FPS across 23 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $2,561 less on MSRP ($429 MSRP vs $2,990 MSRP).
✅Delivers 618.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 157.5 vs 21.9 PassMark/$ ($429 MSRP vs $2,990 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX across 23 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (65,568 vs 67,561).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 21.9 vs 157.5 PassMark/$ ($2,990 MSRP vs $429 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (64 MB vs 128 MB).
❌66.7% higher power demand at 350W vs 210W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX better than EPYC 9334?

Yes. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 14.2% average FPS lead across 23 shared CPU game tests in our data, 3% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 14.2% more average FPS across 23 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX is the better fit. You are getting 3% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads.

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

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX is the smarter buy today. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX is $2,561 cheaper on MSRP at $429 MSRP versus $2,990 MSRP, and it gives you a 14.2% average FPS lead across 23 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 618.2% better value on MSRP (157.5 vs 21.9 PassMark/$), 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 9955WX is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2022) and more multi-core headroom with 16 cores / 32 threads instead of 32/64. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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 9334 Benchmark Check

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9334	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX
1080p
low	170 FPS	297 FPS
medium	141 FPS	270 FPS
high	122 FPS	223 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	188 FPS
1440p
low	148 FPS	273 FPS
medium	120 FPS	224 FPS
high	97 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	153 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	187 FPS
medium	59 FPS	154 FPS
high	47 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	104 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9334	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX
1080p
low	533 FPS	786 FPS
medium	465 FPS	643 FPS
high	373 FPS	477 FPS
ultra	303 FPS	403 FPS
1440p
low	438 FPS	647 FPS
medium	392 FPS	549 FPS
high	323 FPS	422 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	328 FPS
4K
low	270 FPS	363 FPS
medium	246 FPS	312 FPS
high	216 FPS	273 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	230 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9334	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX
1080p
low	646 FPS	888 FPS
medium	538 FPS	705 FPS
high	501 FPS	622 FPS
ultra	436 FPS	534 FPS
1440p
low	502 FPS	713 FPS
medium	417 FPS	567 FPS
high	382 FPS	489 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	414 FPS
4K
low	374 FPS	507 FPS
medium	291 FPS	418 FPS
high	260 FPS	375 FPS
ultra	208 FPS	315 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9334	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX
1080p
low	856 FPS	1106 FPS
medium	786 FPS	991 FPS
high	678 FPS	867 FPS
ultra	598 FPS	781 FPS
1440p
low	689 FPS	860 FPS
medium	605 FPS	759 FPS
high	518 FPS	664 FPS
ultra	443 FPS	576 FPS
4K
low	494 FPS	632 FPS
medium	445 FPS	562 FPS
high	391 FPS	496 FPS
ultra	336 FPS	429 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9334 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

EPYC 9334

The EPYC 9334 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 November 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 210 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 65,568 points. Launch price was $2,990.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 4.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 64 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: 67,561 points. Launch price was $1,649.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 9334 packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 9334 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the EPYC 9334 versus 5.4 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX — a 32.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX (base: 2.7 GHz vs 4.5 GHz). The EPYC 9334 uses the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX uses Shimada Peak (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9334 scores 65,568 against the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX's 67,561 — a 3% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX. L3 cache: 128 MB (total) on the EPYC 9334 vs 64 MB (total) on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX.

Feature	EPYC 9334	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX
Cores / Threads	32 / 64+100%	16 / 32
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz	5.4 GHz+38%
Base Clock	2.7 GHz	4.5 GHz+67%
L3 Cache	128 MB (total)+100%	64 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	5 nm, 6 nm	4 nm-20%
Architecture	Genoa (2022−2023)	Shimada Peak (2025)
PassMark	65,568	67,561+3%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	40,000
Geekbench 6 Single	—	3,016
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	23,596

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9334 uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX uses sTR5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the EPYC 9334 versus DDR5-6400 on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX — the EPYC 9334 supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 9334 supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 2048 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9334) vs 8 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX). Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9334) and WRX90 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX).

Feature	EPYC 9334	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX
Socket	SP5	sTR5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	4800+95900%	DDR5-6400
Max RAM Capacity	6144	2048 GB+34952433%
RAM Channels	12+50%	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128	128

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (EPYC 9334) vs true (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX). Direct competitor: EPYC 9334 rivals Xeon Platinum 8468; Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX rivals Xeon w7-3555.

Feature	EPYC 9334	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	true

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9334 launched at $2990 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX debuted at $429. On MSRP ($2990 vs $429), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX is $2561 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9334 delivers 21.9 pts/$ vs 157.5 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX — making the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX the 151.1% better value option.