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 7352

2019

Why buy it

✅+1.1% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 155W instead of 280W, a 125W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (32 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 29.9 vs 34.8 PassMark/$ ($1,350 MSRP vs $1,149 MSRP).

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +32.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 32 MB).
✅Costs $201 less on MSRP ($1,149 MSRP vs $1,350 MSRP).
✅Delivers 16.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 34.8 vs 29.9 PassMark/$ ($1,149 MSRP vs $1,350 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (39,929 vs 40,370).
❌80.6% higher power demand at 280W vs 155W.

EPYC 7352

2019

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

2020

Why buy it

✅+1.1% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 155W instead of 280W, a 125W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +32.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 32 MB).
✅Costs $201 less on MSRP ($1,149 MSRP vs $1,350 MSRP).
✅Delivers 16.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 34.8 vs 29.9 PassMark/$ ($1,149 MSRP vs $1,350 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (32 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 29.9 vs 34.8 PassMark/$ ($1,350 MSRP vs $1,149 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (39,929 vs 40,370).
❌80.6% higher power demand at 280W vs 155W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX better than EPYC 7352?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is ahead with a 32.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7352 pulls ahead with 1.1% better PassMark. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX also has the bigger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 32 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7352 is the better fit. You are getting 1.1% better PassMark, backed by 24 cores and 48 threads.

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

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is the smarter buy today. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is $201 cheaper on MSRP at $1,149 MSRP versus $1,350 MSRP, and it gives you a 32.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that EPYC 7352 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1.1% better PassMark. It is also 16.2% better value on MSRP (34.8 vs 29.9 PassMark/$), 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 3955WX is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2019), 100% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 32 MB), and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. That makes it the safer long-term pick.

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 7352 Benchmark Check

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7352	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
1080p
low	155 FPS	210 FPS
medium	128 FPS	170 FPS
high	108 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	130 FPS	186 FPS
medium	105 FPS	147 FPS
high	85 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	88 FPS
4K
low	63 FPS	88 FPS
medium	54 FPS	74 FPS
high	43 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	47 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7352	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
1080p
low	354 FPS	557 FPS
medium	312 FPS	486 FPS
high	259 FPS	395 FPS
ultra	210 FPS	351 FPS
1440p
low	301 FPS	479 FPS
medium	273 FPS	424 FPS
high	233 FPS	356 FPS
ultra	185 FPS	296 FPS
4K
low	193 FPS	299 FPS
medium	177 FPS	268 FPS
high	151 FPS	243 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	217 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7352	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
1080p
low	645 FPS	773 FPS
medium	526 FPS	638 FPS
high	468 FPS	569 FPS
ultra	410 FPS	494 FPS
1440p
low	500 FPS	600 FPS
medium	406 FPS	495 FPS
high	355 FPS	437 FPS
ultra	307 FPS	376 FPS
4K
low	368 FPS	431 FPS
medium	286 FPS	344 FPS
high	244 FPS	303 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	243 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7352	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
1080p
low	811 FPS	998 FPS
medium	735 FPS	970 FPS
high	637 FPS	823 FPS
ultra	555 FPS	725 FPS
1440p
low	652 FPS	847 FPS
medium	566 FPS	745 FPS
high	488 FPS	630 FPS
ultra	414 FPS	540 FPS
4K
low	445 FPS	594 FPS
medium	399 FPS	540 FPS
high	356 FPS	468 FPS
ultra	306 FPS	405 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7352 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

EPYC 7352

The EPYC 7352 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 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 155 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 40,370 points. Launch price was $1,350.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 14 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Castle Peak (2020) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (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: 39,929 points. Launch price was $1,149.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7352 packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 7352 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the EPYC 7352 versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX — a 29.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The EPYC 7352 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 14 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX uses Castle Peak (2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7352 scores 40,370 against the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX's 39,929 — a 1.1% lead for the EPYC 7352. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7352 vs 64 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX.

Feature	EPYC 7352	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
Cores / Threads	24 / 48+50%	16 / 32
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	4.3 GHz+34%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	3.9 GHz+70%
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)	64 MB+100%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	7 nm, 14 nm	7 nm, 12 nm
Architecture	Zen 2 (2017−2020)	Castle Peak (2020)
PassMark	40,370+1%	39,929
Cinebench R23 Multi	32,000	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,112	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	7,276	—

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7352 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX uses sWRX8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7352 versus 3200 on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7352 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 2048 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP3,Rome (EPYC 7352) and WRX80 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX).

Feature	EPYC 7352	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
Socket	SP3	sWRX8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	3200+79900%
Max RAM Capacity	4096 GB+209715100%	2048
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128	128

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV (EPYC 7352) vs VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX). Primary use case: EPYC 7352 targets High-density Computing / Server. Direct competitor: EPYC 7352 rivals Xeon Gold 6242; Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX rivals Xeon Silver 4314.

Feature	EPYC 7352	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	—	None
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V, SEV	VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V
Target Use	High-density Computing / Server	—

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 7352 launched at $1350 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX debuted at $1149. On MSRP ($1350 vs $1149), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is $201 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7352 delivers 29.9 pts/$ vs 34.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX — making the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX the 15% better value option.