Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX vs Xeon W-3335

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.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

2020

Why buy it

✅+1.6% higher PassMark.
✅+166.7% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 24 MB).
✅Costs $281 less on MSRP ($1,149 MSRP vs $1,430 MSRP).
✅Delivers 26.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 34.8 vs 27.5 PassMark/$ ($1,149 MSRP vs $1,430 MSRP).
✅100% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 64) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-3335 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Xeon W-3335

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 250W instead of 280W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (39,293 vs 39,929).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 27.5 vs 34.8 PassMark/$ ($1,430 MSRP vs $1,149 MSRP).

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

2020

Xeon W-3335

2021

Why buy it

✅+1.6% higher PassMark.
✅+166.7% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 24 MB).
✅Costs $281 less on MSRP ($1,149 MSRP vs $1,430 MSRP).
✅Delivers 26.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 34.8 vs 27.5 PassMark/$ ($1,149 MSRP vs $1,430 MSRP).
✅100% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 64) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 250W instead of 280W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon W-3335 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (39,293 vs 39,929).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 27.5 vs 34.8 PassMark/$ ($1,430 MSRP vs $1,149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon W-3335 better than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon W-3335 is ahead with a 8.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX pulls ahead with 1.6% better PassMark. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX also has the bigger cache pool with 166.7% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 24 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is the better fit. You are getting 1.6% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 166.7% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 24 MB).

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

Xeon W-3335 is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Xeon W-3335 is 24.5% more expensive on MSRP at $1,430 MSRP versus $1,149 MSRP, and it gives you a 8.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1.6% better PassMark. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is also 26.5% better value on MSRP (34.8 vs 27.5 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Xeon W-3335 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2020). 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.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX Benchmark Check

Xeon W-3335 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX	Xeon W-3335
1080p
low	210 FPS	182 FPS
medium	170 FPS	144 FPS
high	142 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	92 FPS
1440p
low	186 FPS	148 FPS
medium	147 FPS	115 FPS
high	118 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	68 FPS
medium	74 FPS	57 FPS
high	58 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX	Xeon W-3335
1080p
low	557 FPS	447 FPS
medium	486 FPS	385 FPS
high	395 FPS	316 FPS
ultra	351 FPS	266 FPS
1440p
low	479 FPS	385 FPS
medium	424 FPS	342 FPS
high	356 FPS	287 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	237 FPS
4K
low	299 FPS	248 FPS
medium	268 FPS	223 FPS
high	243 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	217 FPS	165 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX	Xeon W-3335
1080p
low	773 FPS	982 FPS
medium	638 FPS	962 FPS
high	569 FPS	905 FPS
ultra	494 FPS	819 FPS
1440p
low	600 FPS	836 FPS
medium	495 FPS	736 FPS
high	437 FPS	692 FPS
ultra	376 FPS	618 FPS
4K
low	431 FPS	537 FPS
medium	344 FPS	438 FPS
high	303 FPS	386 FPS
ultra	243 FPS	315 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX	Xeon W-3335
1080p
low	998 FPS	982 FPS
medium	970 FPS	868 FPS
high	823 FPS	751 FPS
ultra	725 FPS	639 FPS
1440p
low	847 FPS	790 FPS
medium	745 FPS	676 FPS
high	630 FPS	582 FPS
ultra	540 FPS	496 FPS
4K
low	594 FPS	550 FPS
medium	540 FPS	480 FPS
high	468 FPS	429 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	363 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Xeon W-3335

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.

Xeon W-3335

The Xeon W-3335 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-W (2021) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 250 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 39,293 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Xeon W-3335 share an identical 16-core/32-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX versus 4 GHz on the Xeon W-3335 — a 7.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX (base: 3.9 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX uses the Castle Peak (2020) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Xeon W-3335 uses Ice Lake-W (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX scores 39,929 against the Xeon W-3335's 39,293 — a 1.6% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX. L3 cache: 64 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX vs 24 MB (total) on the Xeon W-3335.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX	Xeon W-3335
Cores / Threads	16 / 32	16 / 32
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz+7%	4 GHz
Base Clock	3.9 GHz+15%	3.4 GHz
L3 Cache	64 MB+167%	24 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	7 nm, 12 nm-30%	10 nm
Architecture	Castle Peak (2020)	Ice Lake-W (2021)
PassMark	39,929+2%	39,293

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX uses the sWRX8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-3335 uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to 3200 memory speed. The Xeon W-3335 supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 2048 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 128 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX) vs 64 (Xeon W-3335) — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: WRX80 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX) and W790 (Xeon W-3335).

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX	Xeon W-3335
Socket	sWRX8	LGA4189
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	3200	3200
Max RAM Capacity	2048	4096+100%
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+100%	64

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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. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon W-3335). Direct competitor: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX rivals Xeon Silver 4314; Xeon W-3335 rivals EPYC 7402.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX	Xeon W-3335
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V	VT-x, VT-d

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX launched at $1149 MSRP, while the Xeon W-3335 debuted at $1430. On MSRP ($1149 vs $1430), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is $281 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX delivers 34.8 pts/$ vs 27.5 pts/$ for the Xeon W-3335 — making the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX the 23.4% better value option.