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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 9555

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $173 less on MSRP ($9,826 MSRP vs $9,999 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (133,253 vs 143,017).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (256 MB vs 384 MB).

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.4% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (384 MB vs 256 MB).
✅Draws 350W instead of 360W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

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1.8% HIGHER MSRP
$9,999 MSRPvs$9,826 MSRP

EPYC 9555

2024

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $173 less on MSRP ($9,826 MSRP vs $9,999 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.4% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (384 MB vs 256 MB).
✅Draws 350W instead of 360W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (133,253 vs 143,017).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (256 MB vs 384 MB).

Trade-offs

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1.8% HIGHER MSRP
$9,999 MSRPvs$9,826 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX better than EPYC 9555?

Yes. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 8.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 7.3% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 8.4% 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 7995WX is the better fit. You are getting 7.3% better PassMark, backed by 96 cores and 192 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (384 MB vs 256 MB).

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

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX is the smarter buy today. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX is 1.8% more expensive on MSRP at $9,999 MSRP versus $9,826 MSRP, and it gives you a 8.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 5.5% better value on MSRP (14.3 vs 13.6 PassMark/$), 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 9555 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 9555 Benchmark Check

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9555	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX
1080p
low	171 FPS	304 FPS
medium	142 FPS	288 FPS
high	122 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	194 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	272 FPS
medium	121 FPS	233 FPS
high	99 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	154 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	188 FPS
medium	73 FPS	160 FPS
high	57 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	109 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9555	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX
1080p
low	655 FPS	780 FPS
medium	566 FPS	676 FPS
high	459 FPS	545 FPS
ultra	397 FPS	470 FPS
1440p
low	546 FPS	648 FPS
medium	483 FPS	578 FPS
high	404 FPS	477 FPS
ultra	328 FPS	382 FPS
4K
low	331 FPS	360 FPS
medium	295 FPS	324 FPS
high	268 FPS	303 FPS
ultra	236 FPS	260 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9555	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX
1080p
low	747 FPS	795 FPS
medium	634 FPS	667 FPS
high	590 FPS	590 FPS
ultra	519 FPS	499 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	704 FPS
medium	474 FPS	593 FPS
high	434 FPS	514 FPS
ultra	376 FPS	436 FPS
4K
low	405 FPS	495 FPS
medium	326 FPS	420 FPS
high	288 FPS	375 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	317 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9555	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX
1080p
low	1005 FPS	1122 FPS
medium	902 FPS	997 FPS
high	778 FPS	874 FPS
ultra	702 FPS	771 FPS
1440p
low	809 FPS	924 FPS
medium	704 FPS	801 FPS
high	603 FPS	706 FPS
ultra	533 FPS	614 FPS
4K
low	574 FPS	674 FPS
medium	510 FPS	598 FPS
high	447 FPS	537 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9555 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX

EPYC 9555

The EPYC 9555 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 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): 360 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 133,253 points. Launch price was $9,826.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX 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 96 cores and 192 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 384 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: 143,017 points. Launch price was $9,999.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 9555 packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX offers 96 cores / 192 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX has 32 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the EPYC 9555 versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX — a 14.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The EPYC 9555 uses the Turin (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX uses Storm Peak (2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9555 scores 133,253 against the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX's 143,017 — a 7.1% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9555 vs 384 MB (total) on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX.

Feature	EPYC 9555	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX
Cores / Threads	64 / 128	96 / 192+50%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	5.1 GHz+16%
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+28%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)	384 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	4 nm-20%	5 nm
Architecture	Turin (2024)	Storm Peak (2023)
PassMark	133,253	143,017+7%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	148,000
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,100
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	81,000

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9555 uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX uses sTR5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-6000 memory speed. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 6 TB — 198.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9555) vs 8 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX). Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9555) and WRX90,TRX50 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX).

Feature	EPYC 9555	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX
Socket	SP5	sTR5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-6000	DDR5-5200
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 9555) vs true (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX). Primary use case: EPYC 9555 targets Data Center, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX targets Workstation / Scientific Computing. Direct competitor: EPYC 9555 rivals Xeon 6972P; Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX rivals Xeon w9-3495X.

Feature	EPYC 9555	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX
Integrated GPU	No	No
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V, SEV-SNP	true
Target Use	Data Center	Workstation / Scientific Computing

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9555 launched at $9826 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX debuted at $9999. On MSRP ($9826 vs $9999), the EPYC 9555 is $173 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9555 delivers 13.6 pts/$ vs 14.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX — making the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX the 5.3% better value option.