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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.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.0% higher average FPS across 46 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+143.8% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 105 MB).
✅Draws 280W instead of 350W, a 70W reduction.
✅14.3% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 112) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (66,403 vs 72,560).
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10.4% HIGHER MSRP
$6,499 MSRPvs$5,889 MSRP
❌Older platform position on sWRX8 with DDR4, while Xeon w9-3495X moves to LGA4677 and DDR5.

Xeon w9-3495X

2023

Why buy it

✅+9.3% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.
✅Costs $610 less on MSRP ($5,889 MSRP vs $6,499 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA4677 with DDR5 support instead of sWRX8 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX across 46 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (105 MB vs 256 MB).
❌25% higher power demand at 350W vs 280W.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX

2022

Xeon w9-3495X

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.0% higher average FPS across 46 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+143.8% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 105 MB).
✅Draws 280W instead of 350W, a 70W reduction.
✅14.3% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 112) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅+9.3% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.
✅Costs $610 less on MSRP ($5,889 MSRP vs $6,499 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA4677 with DDR5 support instead of sWRX8 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (66,403 vs 72,560).
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10.4% HIGHER MSRP
$6,499 MSRPvs$5,889 MSRP
❌Older platform position on sWRX8 with DDR4, while Xeon w9-3495X moves to LGA4677 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX across 46 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (105 MB vs 256 MB).
❌25% higher power demand at 350W vs 280W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon w9-3495X better than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is ahead with a 10.0% average FPS lead across 46 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Xeon w9-3495X pulls ahead with 9.3% better Cinebench R23 multi-core. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX also has the bigger cache pool with 143.8% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 105 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon w9-3495X is the better fit. You are getting 9.3% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 56 cores and 112 threads.

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

Xeon w9-3495X is the smarter buy today. Xeon w9-3495X is $610 cheaper on MSRP at $5,889 MSRP versus $6,499 MSRP, and it gives you 9.3% better Cinebench R23 multi-core. The trade-off is that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 10.0% average FPS lead across 46 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 5.4% better value on MSRP (15.4 vs 14.6 PassMark/$), 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 w9-3495X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2022), a healthier platform with LGA4677 and DDR5 instead of sWRX8, more multi-core headroom with 56 cores / 112 threads instead of 64/128, and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. That extra cache should hold up really well in CPU-limited games and high-refresh builds.

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 w9-3495X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX	Xeon w9-3495X
1080p
low	205 FPS	316 FPS
medium	169 FPS	306 FPS
high	136 FPS	246 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	207 FPS
1440p
low	166 FPS	274 FPS
medium	131 FPS	237 FPS
high	104 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	157 FPS
4K
low	90 FPS	186 FPS
medium	77 FPS	159 FPS
high	60 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	108 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX	Xeon w9-3495X
1080p
low	760 FPS	384 FPS
medium	648 FPS	332 FPS
high	510 FPS	270 FPS
ultra	442 FPS	236 FPS
1440p
low	619 FPS	308 FPS
medium	540 FPS	273 FPS
high	444 FPS	232 FPS
ultra	361 FPS	190 FPS
4K
low	362 FPS	181 FPS
medium	318 FPS	162 FPS
high	286 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	253 FPS	133 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX	Xeon w9-3495X
1080p
low	920 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	775 FPS	1086 FPS
high	712 FPS	1020 FPS
ultra	631 FPS	875 FPS
1440p
low	666 FPS	1009 FPS
medium	560 FPS	913 FPS
high	509 FPS	839 FPS
ultra	446 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	475 FPS	605 FPS
medium	382 FPS	521 FPS
high	347 FPS	465 FPS
ultra	279 FPS	400 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX	Xeon w9-3495X
1080p
low	1160 FPS	1143 FPS
medium	1015 FPS	1015 FPS
high	894 FPS	896 FPS
ultra	790 FPS	797 FPS
1440p
low	933 FPS	926 FPS
medium	809 FPS	809 FPS
high	709 FPS	712 FPS
ultra	613 FPS	625 FPS
4K
low	661 FPS	676 FPS
medium	588 FPS	602 FPS
high	522 FPS	540 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX and Xeon w9-3495X

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 w9-3495X

The Xeon w9-3495X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 February 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 56 cores and 112 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 105 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 90,441 points. Launch price was $5,889.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the Xeon w9-3495X offers 56 cores / 112 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon w9-3495X — a 6.5% clock advantage for the Xeon w9-3495X (base: 2.7 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX uses the Chagall PRO (2022) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon w9-3495X uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX scores 94,737 against the Xeon w9-3495X's 90,441 — a 4.6% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 66,403 vs 72,560 (8.9% advantage for the Xeon w9-3495X). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,500 vs 2,136, a 35% lead for the Xeon w9-3495X that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 20,000 vs 18,600 (7.3% advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX). L3 cache: 256 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX vs 105 MB on the Xeon w9-3495X.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX	Xeon w9-3495X
Cores / Threads	64 / 128+14%	56 / 112
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz	4.8 GHz+7%
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+42%	1.9 GHz
L3 Cache	256 MB+144%	105 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	2 MB (per core)+300%
Process	7 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Chagall PRO (2022)	Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
PassMark	94,737+5%	90,441
Cinebench R23 Multi	66,403	72,560+9%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,500	2,136+42%
Geekbench 6 Multi	20,000+8%	18,600

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX uses the sWRX8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon w9-3495X uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX versus DDR5-4800 on the Xeon w9-3495X — the Xeon w9-3495X supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon w9-3495X supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 2048 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 128 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX) vs 112 (Xeon w9-3495X) — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: WRX80 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX) and W790 (Xeon w9-3495X).

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX	Xeon w9-3495X
Socket	sWRX8	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR5-4800+25%
Max RAM Capacity	2048 GB	4096 GB+100%
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+14%	112

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Advanced Features

Only the Xeon w9-3495X supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support true virtualization. Primary use case: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX targets Professional Workstation, Xeon w9-3495X targets Ultimate Workstation. Direct competitor: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX rivals Xeon w9-3495X; Xeon w9-3495X rivals Threadripper PRO 7995WX.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX	Xeon w9-3495X
Integrated GPU	No	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	true	true
Target Use	Professional Workstation	Ultimate Workstation

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX launched at $6499 MSRP, while the Xeon w9-3495X debuted at $5889. On MSRP ($6499 vs $5889), the Xeon w9-3495X is $610 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX delivers 14.6 pts/$ vs 15.4 pts/$ for the Xeon w9-3495X — making the Xeon w9-3495X the 5.2% better value option.