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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 9454

2022

Why buy it

✅+5.7% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $264 less on MSRP ($5,225 MSRP vs $5,489 MSRP).
✅Delivers 11.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 16.8 vs 15.2 PassMark/$ ($5,225 MSRP vs $5,489 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on SP5 with DDR5 support instead of sWRX8 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

2020

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (83,235 vs 87,961).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 15.2 vs 16.8 PassMark/$ ($5,489 MSRP vs $5,225 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on sWRX8 with DDR4, while EPYC 9454 moves to SP5 and DDR5.

EPYC 9454

2022

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

2020

Why buy it

✅+5.7% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $264 less on MSRP ($5,225 MSRP vs $5,489 MSRP).
✅Delivers 11.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 16.8 vs 15.2 PassMark/$ ($5,225 MSRP vs $5,489 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on SP5 with DDR5 support instead of sWRX8 and DDR4.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (83,235 vs 87,961).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 15.2 vs 16.8 PassMark/$ ($5,489 MSRP vs $5,225 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on sWRX8 with DDR4, while EPYC 9454 moves to SP5 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 9454 better than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX is ahead with a 1.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9454 pulls ahead with 5.7% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9454 is the better fit. You are getting 5.7% better PassMark, backed by 48 cores and 96 threads.

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

EPYC 9454 is the smarter buy today. EPYC 9454 is $264 cheaper on MSRP at $5,225 MSRP versus $5,489 MSRP, and it gives you 5.7% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 1.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 11.0% better value on MSRP (16.8 vs 15.2 PassMark/$), 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?

EPYC 9454 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2020), a healthier platform with SP5 and DDR5 instead of sWRX8, and more multi-core headroom with 48 cores / 96 threads instead of 64/128. 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 9454 Benchmark Check

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9454	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
1080p
low	171 FPS	173 FPS
medium	142 FPS	142 FPS
high	122 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	97 FPS
1440p
low	149 FPS	152 FPS
medium	120 FPS	122 FPS
high	97 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	71 FPS
medium	60 FPS	61 FPS
high	47 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9454	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
1080p
low	533 FPS	571 FPS
medium	465 FPS	495 FPS
high	373 FPS	380 FPS
ultra	303 FPS	325 FPS
1440p
low	438 FPS	480 FPS
medium	392 FPS	423 FPS
high	323 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	272 FPS
4K
low	270 FPS	301 FPS
medium	246 FPS	269 FPS
high	216 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	201 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9454	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
1080p
low	672 FPS	660 FPS
medium	561 FPS	546 FPS
high	522 FPS	481 FPS
ultra	455 FPS	412 FPS
1440p
low	511 FPS	555 FPS
medium	426 FPS	465 FPS
high	390 FPS	412 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	354 FPS
4K
low	377 FPS	406 FPS
medium	294 FPS	323 FPS
high	263 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	227 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9454	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
1080p
low	902 FPS	909 FPS
medium	822 FPS	818 FPS
high	708 FPS	695 FPS
ultra	625 FPS	604 FPS
1440p
low	724 FPS	739 FPS
medium	631 FPS	643 FPS
high	540 FPS	545 FPS
ultra	462 FPS	463 FPS
4K
low	519 FPS	514 FPS
medium	464 FPS	461 FPS
high	407 FPS	407 FPS
ultra	350 FPS	346 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9454 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

EPYC 9454

The EPYC 9454 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 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.75 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 290 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 87,961 points. Launch price was $5,225.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 14 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: sWRX8. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 83,235 points. Launch price was $5,500.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 9454 packs 48 cores / 96 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX offers 64 cores / 128 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the EPYC 9454 versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX — a 10% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX (base: 2.75 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The EPYC 9454 uses the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX uses Matisse (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9454 scores 87,961 against the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX's 83,235 — a 5.5% lead for the EPYC 9454. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9454 vs 256 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX.

Feature	EPYC 9454	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
Cores / Threads	48 / 96	64 / 128+33%
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz	4.2 GHz+11%
Base Clock	2.75 GHz+2%	2.7 GHz
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)	256 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+100%	512K (per core)
Process	5 nm, 6 nm-29%	7 nm, 12 nm
Architecture	Genoa (2022−2023)	Matisse (2019−2020)
PassMark	87,961+6%	83,235
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	64,355
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,266
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	20,256

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9454 uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX uses sWRX8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the EPYC 9454 versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX — the EPYC 9454 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 6 TB — 198.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9454) vs 8 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX). Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9454) and WRX80 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX).

Feature	EPYC 9454	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
Socket	SP5	sWRX8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800+25%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	6 TB+200%	2048 GB
RAM Channels	12+50%	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128	128

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9454) vs true (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX). Primary use case: EPYC 9454 targets Data Center. Direct competitor: EPYC 9454 rivals Xeon Platinum 8468; Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX rivals Xeon Platinum 8280.

Feature	EPYC 9454	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	—	None
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	AMD-V, SEV-SNP	true
Target Use	Data Center	—

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9454 launched at $5225 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX debuted at $5489. On MSRP ($5225 vs $5489), the EPYC 9454 is $264 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9454 delivers 16.8 pts/$ vs 15.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX — making the EPYC 9454 the 10.4% better value option.