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.

EPYC 9355P

2024

Why buy it

✅+1.4% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 128 MB).
✅Costs $901 less on MSRP ($2,998 MSRP vs $3,899 MSRP).
✅Delivers 31.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 32.4 vs 24.6 PassMark/$ ($2,998 MSRP vs $3,899 MSRP).
✅Draws 280W instead of 350W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (95,891 vs 97,249).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (128 MB vs 256 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 24.6 vs 32.4 PassMark/$ ($3,899 MSRP vs $2,998 MSRP).
❌25% higher power demand at 350W vs 280W.

EPYC 9355P

2024

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

2023

Why buy it

✅+1.4% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 128 MB).
✅Costs $901 less on MSRP ($2,998 MSRP vs $3,899 MSRP).
✅Delivers 31.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 32.4 vs 24.6 PassMark/$ ($2,998 MSRP vs $3,899 MSRP).
✅Draws 280W instead of 350W, a 70W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (95,891 vs 97,249).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (128 MB vs 256 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 24.6 vs 32.4 PassMark/$ ($3,899 MSRP vs $2,998 MSRP).
❌25% higher power demand at 350W vs 280W.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 9355P better than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX is ahead with a 16.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9355P pulls ahead with 1.4% better PassMark. EPYC 9355P also has the bigger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 128 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9355P is the better fit. You are getting 1.4% better PassMark, backed by 32 cores and 64 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 128 MB).

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

EPYC 9355P is the smarter buy today. EPYC 9355P is $901 cheaper on MSRP at $2,998 MSRP versus $3,899 MSRP, and it gives you 1.4% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 16.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 31.9% better value on MSRP (32.4 vs 24.6 PassMark/$), 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?

EPYC 9355P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2023), 100% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 128 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 32 cores / 64 threads instead of 32/64. 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.

EPYC 9355P Benchmark Check

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9355P	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
1080p
low	174 FPS	314 FPS
medium	144 FPS	289 FPS
high	124 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	203 FPS
1440p
low	152 FPS	278 FPS
medium	123 FPS	231 FPS
high	101 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	158 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	191 FPS
medium	73 FPS	158 FPS
high	58 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	107 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9355P	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
1080p
low	658 FPS	807 FPS
medium	566 FPS	688 FPS
high	459 FPS	535 FPS
ultra	397 FPS	467 FPS
1440p
low	548 FPS	666 FPS
medium	483 FPS	591 FPS
high	404 FPS	474 FPS
ultra	328 FPS	384 FPS
4K
low	333 FPS	372 FPS
medium	295 FPS	335 FPS
high	268 FPS	306 FPS
ultra	236 FPS	268 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9355P	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
1080p
low	752 FPS	891 FPS
medium	638 FPS	723 FPS
high	593 FPS	649 FPS
ultra	521 FPS	552 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	714 FPS
medium	474 FPS	580 FPS
high	434 FPS	508 FPS
ultra	376 FPS	427 FPS
4K
low	405 FPS	508 FPS
medium	326 FPS	419 FPS
high	288 FPS	375 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	311 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9355P	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
1080p
low	1018 FPS	1116 FPS
medium	914 FPS	1002 FPS
high	788 FPS	879 FPS
ultra	711 FPS	792 FPS
1440p
low	813 FPS	872 FPS
medium	707 FPS	768 FPS
high	606 FPS	674 FPS
ultra	535 FPS	587 FPS
4K
low	577 FPS	636 FPS
medium	512 FPS	568 FPS
high	449 FPS	504 FPS
ultra	394 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9355P and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

EPYC 9355P

The EPYC 9355P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 3.55 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 97,249 points. Launch price was $2,998.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 October 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Storm Peak (2023) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: sTR5. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 95,891 points. Launch price was $3,899.

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Processing Power

Both the EPYC 9355P and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX share an identical 32-core/64-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the EPYC 9355P versus 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX — a 18.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX (base: 3.55 GHz vs 4 GHz). The EPYC 9355P uses the Turin (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX uses Storm Peak (2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9355P scores 97,249 against the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX's 95,891 — a 1.4% lead for the EPYC 9355P. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9355P vs 128 MB (total) on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX.

Feature	EPYC 9355P	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
Cores / Threads	32 / 64	32 / 64
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	5.3 GHz+20%
Base Clock	3.55 GHz	4 GHz+13%
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)+100%	128 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	4 nm-20%	5 nm
Architecture	Turin (2024)	Storm Peak (2023)
PassMark	97,249+1%	95,891
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	48,000
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,669
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	22,298

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9355P uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX uses sTR5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-6000 memory speed. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 6 TB — 198.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9355P) vs 8 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX). Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9355P) and WRX90,TRX50 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX).

Feature	EPYC 9355P	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
Socket	SP5	sTR5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-6000	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	6 TB+200%	2048 GB
RAM Channels	12+50%	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128	128

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9355P) vs true (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX). Primary use case: EPYC 9355P targets Data Center / Single Socket, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX targets Professional Workstation. Direct competitor: EPYC 9355P rivals Xeon 6740P; Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX rivals Xeon w7-3465X.

Feature	EPYC 9355P	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
Integrated GPU	No	No
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V, SEV-SNP	true
Target Use	Data Center / Single Socket	Professional Workstation

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9355P launched at $2998 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX debuted at $3899. On MSRP ($2998 vs $3899), the EPYC 9355P is $901 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9355P delivers 32.4 pts/$ vs 24.6 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX — making the EPYC 9355P the 27.5% better value option.