Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX vs Xeon 6741P

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: +25.5% higher average FPS across 45 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 280W instead of 300W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (94,737 vs 100,660).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 14.6 vs 22.8 PassMark/$ ($6,499 MSRP vs $4,421 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on sWRX8 with DDR4, while Xeon 6741P moves to LGA4710 and DDR5.

Xeon 6741P

2025

Why buy it

✅+6.3% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $2,078 less on MSRP ($4,421 MSRP vs $6,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 56.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 22.8 vs 14.6 PassMark/$ ($4,421 MSRP vs $6,499 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA4710 with DDR5 support instead of sWRX8 and DDR4.
✅6.3% more PCIe lanes (136 vs 128) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX across 45 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX

2022

Xeon 6741P

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +25.5% higher average FPS across 45 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 280W instead of 300W, a 20W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+6.3% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $2,078 less on MSRP ($4,421 MSRP vs $6,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 56.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 22.8 vs 14.6 PassMark/$ ($4,421 MSRP vs $6,499 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA4710 with DDR5 support instead of sWRX8 and DDR4.
✅6.3% more PCIe lanes (136 vs 128) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (94,737 vs 100,660).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 14.6 vs 22.8 PassMark/$ ($6,499 MSRP vs $4,421 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on sWRX8 with DDR4, while Xeon 6741P moves to LGA4710 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX across 45 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon 6741P better than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is ahead with a 25.5% average FPS lead across 45 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Xeon 6741P pulls ahead with 6.3% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon 6741P is the better fit. You are getting 6.3% better PassMark, backed by 48 cores and 96 threads.

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

Xeon 6741P is the smarter buy today. Xeon 6741P is $2,078 cheaper on MSRP at $4,421 MSRP versus $6,499 MSRP, and it gives you 6.3% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 25.5% average FPS lead across 45 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 56.2% better value on MSRP (22.8 vs 14.6 PassMark/$), 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?

Xeon 6741P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2022), a healthier platform with LGA4710 and DDR5 instead of sWRX8, and more multi-core headroom with 48 cores / 96 threads instead of 64/128. 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 6741P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX	Xeon 6741P
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 6741P
1080p
low	760 FPS	520 FPS
medium	648 FPS	460 FPS
high	510 FPS	376 FPS
ultra	442 FPS	309 FPS
1440p
low	619 FPS	425 FPS
medium	540 FPS	383 FPS
high	444 FPS	321 FPS
ultra	361 FPS	256 FPS
4K
low	362 FPS	262 FPS
medium	318 FPS	239 FPS
high	286 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	253 FPS	176 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX	Xeon 6741P
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 6741P
1080p
low	1160 FPS	980 FPS
medium	1015 FPS	883 FPS
high	894 FPS	763 FPS
ultra	790 FPS	659 FPS
1440p
low	933 FPS	801 FPS
medium	809 FPS	698 FPS
high	709 FPS	601 FPS
ultra	613 FPS	514 FPS
4K
low	661 FPS	575 FPS
medium	588 FPS	516 FPS
high	522 FPS	458 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	395 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX and Xeon 6741P

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 6741P

The Xeon 6741P 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 2.5 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): 300 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 100,660 points. Launch price was $4,421.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the Xeon 6741P 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 6741P — a 16.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX uses the Chagall PRO (2022) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon 6741P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX scores 94,737 against the Xeon 6741P's 100,660 — a 6.1% lead for the Xeon 6741P. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,500 vs 3,195, a 72.2% lead for the Xeon 6741P that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 256 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX vs 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6741P.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX	Xeon 6741P
Cores / Threads	64 / 128+33%	48 / 96
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+18%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+8%	2.5 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	100,660+6%
Cinebench R23 Multi	66,403	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,500	3,195+113%
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 6741P 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 6741P — the Xeon 6741P 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 136 (Xeon 6741P) — the Xeon 6741P offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX	Xeon 6741P
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	136+6%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: true (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX) vs VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon 6741P). Primary use case: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX targets Professional Workstation, Xeon 6741P targets Data Center. Direct competitor: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX rivals Xeon w9-3495X; Xeon 6741P rivals EPYC 9555.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX	Xeon 6741P
Integrated GPU	No	No
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	true	VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT
Target Use	Professional Workstation	Data Center

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX launched at $6499 MSRP, while the Xeon 6741P debuted at $4421. On MSRP ($6499 vs $4421), the Xeon 6741P is $2078 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX delivers 14.6 pts/$ vs 22.8 pts/$ for the Xeon 6741P — making the Xeon 6741P the 43.9% better value option.