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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 9455P

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,530 less on MSRP ($4,819 MSRP vs $7,349 MSRP).
✅Delivers 33.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 24.3 vs 18.1 PassMark/$ ($4,819 MSRP vs $7,349 MSRP).
✅Draws 300W instead of 350W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (1,898 vs 24,780).
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +14.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 18.1 vs 24.3 PassMark/$ ($7,349 MSRP vs $4,819 MSRP).
❌16.7% higher power demand at 350W vs 300W.

EPYC 9455P

2024

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,530 less on MSRP ($4,819 MSRP vs $7,349 MSRP).
✅Delivers 33.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 24.3 vs 18.1 PassMark/$ ($4,819 MSRP vs $7,349 MSRP).
✅Draws 300W instead of 350W, a 50W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +14.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (1,898 vs 24,780).
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 18.1 vs 24.3 PassMark/$ ($7,349 MSRP vs $4,819 MSRP).
❌16.7% higher power demand at 350W vs 300W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX better than EPYC 9455P?

Yes. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 14.3% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 1205.6% better Geekbench multi-core, and 13.9% higher PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 14.3% more average FPS across 50 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 7985WX is the better fit. You are getting 1205.6% better Geekbench multi-core, backed by 64 cores and 128 threads.

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

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX is still the faster CPU overall, but EPYC 9455P makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX is 52.5% more expensive on MSRP at $7,349 MSRP versus $4,819 MSRP, and it gives you a 14.3% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. EPYC 9455P is also 33.9% better value on MSRP (24.3 vs 18.1 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

EPYC 9455P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2023). 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 9455P Benchmark Check

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9455P	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX
1080p
low	171 FPS	302 FPS
medium	142 FPS	279 FPS
high	122 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	195 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	268 FPS
medium	121 FPS	223 FPS
high	99 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	152 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	185 FPS
medium	73 FPS	154 FPS
high	57 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	104 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9455P	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX
1080p
low	655 FPS	787 FPS
medium	566 FPS	672 FPS
high	459 FPS	529 FPS
ultra	397 FPS	462 FPS
1440p
low	546 FPS	649 FPS
medium	483 FPS	577 FPS
high	404 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	328 FPS	380 FPS
4K
low	331 FPS	363 FPS
medium	295 FPS	327 FPS
high	268 FPS	302 FPS
ultra	236 FPS	265 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9455P	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX
1080p
low	747 FPS	889 FPS
medium	634 FPS	728 FPS
high	590 FPS	654 FPS
ultra	519 FPS	556 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	693 FPS
medium	474 FPS	567 FPS
high	434 FPS	498 FPS
ultra	376 FPS	419 FPS
4K
low	405 FPS	490 FPS
medium	326 FPS	407 FPS
high	288 FPS	365 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	303 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9455P	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX
1080p
low	993 FPS	1131 FPS
medium	892 FPS	1014 FPS
high	767 FPS	889 FPS
ultra	692 FPS	802 FPS
1440p
low	799 FPS	890 FPS
medium	696 FPS	783 FPS
high	594 FPS	688 FPS
ultra	525 FPS	599 FPS
4K
low	567 FPS	649 FPS
medium	503 FPS	579 FPS
high	441 FPS	514 FPS
ultra	387 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9455P and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

EPYC 9455P

The EPYC 9455P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 3.15 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 300 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 116,926 points. Launch price was $4,819.

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.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 9455P packs 48 cores / 96 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX offers 64 cores / 128 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the EPYC 9455P versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX — a 14.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX (base: 3.15 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The EPYC 9455P uses the Turin (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX uses Storm Peak (2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9455P scores 116,926 against the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX's 133,149 — a 13% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,962 vs 2,599, a 27.9% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,898 vs 24,780 (171.5% advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX). Both processors carry 256 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	EPYC 9455P	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX
Cores / Threads	48 / 96	64 / 128+33%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	5.1 GHz+16%
Base Clock	3.15 GHz	3.2 GHz+2%
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)	256 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	4 nm-20%	5 nm
Architecture	Turin (2024)	Storm Peak (2023)
PassMark	116,926	133,149+14%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	100,000
Geekbench 6 Single	1,962	2,599+32%
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,898	24,780+1206%

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9455P uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX uses sTR5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-6000 memory speed. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 9 TB — 198.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9455P) vs 8 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX). Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9455P) and WRX90,TRX50 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX).

Feature	EPYC 9455P	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX
Socket	SP5	sTR5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-6000	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	9 TB+350%	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 9455P) vs true (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX). Primary use case: EPYC 9455P targets Data Center / Single Socket, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX targets High-end Workstation. Direct competitor: EPYC 9455P rivals Xeon 6766E; Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX rivals Xeon w9-3475X.

Feature	EPYC 9455P	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX
Integrated GPU	No	No
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V, SEV-SNP	true
Target Use	Data Center / Single Socket	High-end Workstation

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9455P launched at $4819 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX debuted at $7349. On MSRP ($4819 vs $7349), the EPYC 9455P is $2530 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9455P delivers 24.3 pts/$ vs 18.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX — making the EPYC 9455P the 29% better value option.