Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX vs Xeon 6740P

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 5995WX

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +37.0% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅45.5% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 88) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 14.6 vs 19.5 PassMark/$ ($6,499 MSRP vs $4,650 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on sWRX8 with DDR4, while Xeon 6740P moves to LGA4710 and DDR5.

Xeon 6740P

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,849 less on MSRP ($4,650 MSRP vs $6,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 33.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 19.5 vs 14.6 PassMark/$ ($4,650 MSRP vs $6,499 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA4710 with DDR5 support instead of sWRX8 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (90,684 vs 94,737).

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX

2022

Xeon 6740P

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +37.0% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅45.5% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 88) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,849 less on MSRP ($4,650 MSRP vs $6,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 33.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 19.5 vs 14.6 PassMark/$ ($4,650 MSRP vs $6,499 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA4710 with DDR5 support instead of sWRX8 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 14.6 vs 19.5 PassMark/$ ($6,499 MSRP vs $4,650 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on sWRX8 with DDR4, while Xeon 6740P moves to LGA4710 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (90,684 vs 94,737).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX better than Xeon 6740P?

Yes. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 37.0% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data and 4.5% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 37.0% more average FPS across 3 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 5995WX is the better fit. You are getting 4.5% better PassMark, backed by 64 cores and 128 threads.

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

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is still the faster CPU overall, but Xeon 6740P makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is 39.8% more expensive on MSRP at $6,499 MSRP versus $4,650 MSRP, and it gives you a 37.0% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. Xeon 6740P is also 33.8% better value on MSRP (19.5 vs 14.6 PassMark/$), 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 6740P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2022) and a healthier platform with LGA4710 and DDR5 instead of sWRX8. 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.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX Benchmark Check

Xeon 6740P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX	Xeon 6740P
1080p
low	205 FPS	187 FPS
medium	169 FPS	165 FPS
high	136 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	166 FPS	155 FPS
medium	131 FPS	131 FPS
high	104 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	90 FPS	70 FPS
medium	77 FPS	63 FPS
high	60 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX	Xeon 6740P
1080p
low	760 FPS	285 FPS
medium	648 FPS	252 FPS
high	510 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	442 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	619 FPS	233 FPS
medium	540 FPS	210 FPS
high	444 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	361 FPS	142 FPS
4K
low	362 FPS	144 FPS
medium	318 FPS	133 FPS
high	286 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	253 FPS	100 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX	Xeon 6740P
1080p
low	920 FPS	849 FPS
medium	775 FPS	768 FPS
high	712 FPS	730 FPS
ultra	631 FPS	641 FPS
1440p
low	666 FPS	737 FPS
medium	560 FPS	662 FPS
high	509 FPS	626 FPS
ultra	446 FPS	558 FPS
4K
low	475 FPS	493 FPS
medium	382 FPS	402 FPS
high	347 FPS	364 FPS
ultra	279 FPS	303 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX	Xeon 6740P
1080p
low	1160 FPS	1097 FPS
medium	1015 FPS	978 FPS
high	894 FPS	834 FPS
ultra	790 FPS	702 FPS
1440p
low	933 FPS	902 FPS
medium	809 FPS	777 FPS
high	709 FPS	660 FPS
ultra	613 FPS	551 FPS
4K
low	661 FPS	656 FPS
medium	588 FPS	577 FPS
high	522 FPS	505 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	425 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX and Xeon 6740P

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.

Xeon 6740P

The Xeon 6740P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture. It features 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 288 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 90,684 points. Launch price was $4,650.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the Xeon 6740P offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6740P — a 16.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX uses the Chagall PRO (2022) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon 6740P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX scores 94,737 against the Xeon 6740P's 90,684 — a 4.4% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX. L3 cache: 256 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX vs 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6740P.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX	Xeon 6740P
Cores / Threads	64 / 128+33%	48 / 96
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+18%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+29%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	256 MB	288 MB (total)+13%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	2 MB (per core)+300%
Process	7 nm	Intel 3 nm-57%
Architecture	Chagall PRO (2022)	Granite Rapids (2024−2025)
PassMark	94,737+4%	90,684
Cinebench R23 Multi	66,403	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,500	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	20,000	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX uses the sWRX8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon 6740P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX versus DDR5-6400 on the Xeon 6740P — the Xeon 6740P supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. 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. PCIe lanes: 128 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX) vs 88 (Xeon 6740P) — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX	Xeon 6740P
Socket	sWRX8	LGA4710
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR5-6400+25%
Max RAM Capacity	2048 GB	4 TB+100%
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+45%	88

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: true (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX) vs VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon 6740P). Primary use case: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX targets Professional Workstation, Xeon 6740P targets High-density Compute. Direct competitor: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX rivals Xeon w9-3495X; Xeon 6740P rivals EPYC 9355P.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX	Xeon 6740P
Integrated GPU	No	No
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	true	VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT
Target Use	Professional Workstation	High-density Compute

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX launched at $6499 MSRP, while the Xeon 6740P debuted at $4650. On MSRP ($6499 vs $4650), the Xeon 6740P is $1849 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX delivers 14.6 pts/$ vs 19.5 pts/$ for the Xeon 6740P — making the Xeon 6740P the 28.9% better value option.