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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 7773X

2022

Why buy it

✅+125% higher Geekbench multi-core.
✅+200% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 256 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX across 42 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.4 vs 14.6 PassMark/$ ($8,800 MSRP vs $6,499 MSRP).

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +18.8% higher average FPS across 42 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $2,301 less on MSRP ($6,499 MSRP vs $8,800 MSRP).
✅Delivers 40.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 14.6 vs 10.4 PassMark/$ ($6,499 MSRP vs $8,800 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (20,000 vs 45,000).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (256 MB vs 768 MB).

EPYC 7773X

2022

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX

2022

Why buy it

✅+125% higher Geekbench multi-core.
✅+200% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 256 MB).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +18.8% higher average FPS across 42 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $2,301 less on MSRP ($6,499 MSRP vs $8,800 MSRP).
✅Delivers 40.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 14.6 vs 10.4 PassMark/$ ($6,499 MSRP vs $8,800 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX across 42 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.4 vs 14.6 PassMark/$ ($8,800 MSRP vs $6,499 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (20,000 vs 45,000).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (256 MB vs 768 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX better than EPYC 7773X?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is ahead with a 18.8% average FPS lead across 42 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7773X pulls ahead with 125% better Geekbench multi-core. EPYC 7773X also has the bigger cache pool with 200% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 256 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7773X is the better fit. You are getting 125% better Geekbench multi-core, backed by 64 cores and 128 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 200% larger total L3 cache (768 MB vs 256 MB).

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

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is the smarter buy today. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is $2,301 cheaper on MSRP at $6,499 MSRP versus $8,800 MSRP, and it gives you a 18.8% average FPS lead across 42 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that EPYC 7773X is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 125% better Geekbench multi-core. It is also 40.4% better value on MSRP (14.6 vs 10.4 PassMark/$), 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 5995WX is the safer long-term CPU choice because it gives you more overall headroom and a better platform outlook.

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 7773X Benchmark Check

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7773X	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
1080p
low	197 FPS	205 FPS
medium	160 FPS	169 FPS
high	129 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	158 FPS	166 FPS
medium	124 FPS	131 FPS
high	96 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	73 FPS	90 FPS
medium	61 FPS	77 FPS
high	47 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	49 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7773X	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
1080p
low	257 FPS	760 FPS
medium	228 FPS	648 FPS
high	189 FPS	510 FPS
ultra	150 FPS	442 FPS
1440p
low	211 FPS	619 FPS
medium	192 FPS	540 FPS
high	164 FPS	444 FPS
ultra	126 FPS	361 FPS
4K
low	131 FPS	362 FPS
medium	121 FPS	318 FPS
high	106 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	253 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7773X	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
1080p
low	850 FPS	920 FPS
medium	708 FPS	775 FPS
high	660 FPS	712 FPS
ultra	582 FPS	631 FPS
1440p
low	612 FPS	666 FPS
medium	508 FPS	560 FPS
high	466 FPS	509 FPS
ultra	407 FPS	446 FPS
4K
low	437 FPS	475 FPS
medium	341 FPS	382 FPS
high	305 FPS	347 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	279 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7773X	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
1080p
low	955 FPS	1160 FPS
medium	867 FPS	1015 FPS
high	742 FPS	894 FPS
ultra	639 FPS	790 FPS
1440p
low	738 FPS	933 FPS
medium	642 FPS	809 FPS
high	547 FPS	709 FPS
ultra	470 FPS	613 FPS
4K
low	525 FPS	661 FPS
medium	468 FPS	588 FPS
high	409 FPS	522 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7773X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX

EPYC 7773X

The EPYC 7773X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2022-03-22. It is based on the Milan-X (2022) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 768 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 91,340 points. Launch price was $8,800.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2022-03-08. It is based on the Chagall PRO (2022) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: sWRX8. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 94,737 points. Launch price was $6,499.

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Processing Power

Both the EPYC 7773X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX share an identical 64-core/128-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the EPYC 7773X versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX — a 25% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The EPYC 7773X uses the Milan-X (2022) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX uses Chagall PRO (2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7773X scores 91,340 against the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX's 94,737 — a 3.7% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,536 vs 1,500, a 2.4% lead for the EPYC 7773X that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 45,000 vs 20,000 (76.9% advantage for the EPYC 7773X). L3 cache: 768 MB (total) on the EPYC 7773X vs 256 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX.

Feature	EPYC 7773X	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
Cores / Threads	64 / 128	64 / 128
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	4.5 GHz+29%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.7 GHz+23%
L3 Cache	768 MB (total)+200%	256 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Milan-X (2022)	Chagall PRO (2022)
PassMark	91,340	94,737+4%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	66,403
Geekbench 6 Single	1,536+2%	1,500
Geekbench 6 Multi	45,000+125%	20,000

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7773X uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX uses sWRX8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 199.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7773X) and WRX80 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX).

Feature	EPYC 7773X	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
Socket	SP3	sWRX8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	4 TB+100%	2048 GB
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128	128

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: AMD-V (EPYC 7773X) vs true (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX). Primary use case: EPYC 7773X targets Server, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX targets Professional Workstation. Direct competitor: EPYC 7773X rivals EPYC 9654; Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX rivals Xeon w9-3495X.

Feature	EPYC 7773X	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	AMD-V	true
Target Use	Server	Professional Workstation

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 7773X launched at $8800 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX debuted at $6499. On MSRP ($8800 vs $6499), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is $2301 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7773X delivers 10.4 pts/$ vs 14.6 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX — making the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX the 33.6% better value option.