Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9...

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 7995WX

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,700 less on MSRP ($9,999 MSRP vs $11,699 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (148,000 vs 180,000).

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.1% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

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17% HIGHER MSRP
$11,699 MSRPvs$9,999 MSRP

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX

2023

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,700 less on MSRP ($9,999 MSRP vs $11,699 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.1% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (148,000 vs 180,000).

Trade-offs

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17% HIGHER MSRP
$11,699 MSRPvs$9,999 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX better than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX?

Yes. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 8.1% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data, 21.6% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, 23.3% higher PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 8.1% more average FPS across 2 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 9995WX is the better fit. You are getting 21.6% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 96 cores and 192 threads.

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

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX is the smarter buy today. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX is 17.0% more expensive on MSRP at $11,699 MSRP versus $9,999 MSRP, and it gives you a 8.1% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 5.3% better value on MSRP (15.1 vs 14.3 PassMark/$), 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 9995WX is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2023) and more multi-core headroom with 96 cores / 192 threads instead of 96/192. 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 7995WX Benchmark Check

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
1080p
low	304 FPS	300 FPS
medium	288 FPS	279 FPS
high	230 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	194 FPS	194 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	266 FPS
medium	233 FPS	223 FPS
high	174 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	152 FPS
4K
low	188 FPS	184 FPS
medium	160 FPS	154 FPS
high	120 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	104 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
1080p
low	780 FPS	785 FPS
medium	676 FPS	675 FPS
high	545 FPS	531 FPS
ultra	470 FPS	457 FPS
1440p
low	648 FPS	655 FPS
medium	578 FPS	584 FPS
high	477 FPS	470 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	377 FPS
4K
low	360 FPS	366 FPS
medium	324 FPS	331 FPS
high	303 FPS	303 FPS
ultra	260 FPS	263 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
1080p
low	795 FPS	887 FPS
medium	667 FPS	726 FPS
high	590 FPS	653 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	555 FPS
1440p
low	704 FPS	692 FPS
medium	593 FPS	566 FPS
high	514 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	436 FPS	418 FPS
4K
low	495 FPS	488 FPS
medium	420 FPS	405 FPS
high	375 FPS	363 FPS
ultra	317 FPS	302 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
1080p
low	1122 FPS	1115 FPS
medium	997 FPS	1001 FPS
high	874 FPS	877 FPS
ultra	771 FPS	789 FPS
1440p
low	924 FPS	878 FPS
medium	801 FPS	773 FPS
high	706 FPS	677 FPS
ultra	614 FPS	589 FPS
4K
low	674 FPS	641 FPS
medium	598 FPS	571 FPS
high	537 FPS	506 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX 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 96 cores and 192 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 384 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: 143,017 points. Launch price was $9,999.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 July 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Shimada Peak (2025) architecture. It features 96 cores and 192 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 384 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: sTR5. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 176,281 points. Launch price was $11,700.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX share an identical 96-core/192-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX versus 5.4 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX — a 5.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX uses the Storm Peak (2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX uses Shimada Peak (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX scores 143,017 against the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX's 176,281 — a 20.8% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 148,000 vs 180,000 (19.5% advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,100 vs 3,000, a 35.3% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 81,000 vs 30,170 (91.4% advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX). Both processors carry 384 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
Cores / Threads	96 / 192	96 / 192
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz	5.4 GHz+6%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	384 MB (total)	384 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	5 nm	4 nm-20%
Architecture	Storm Peak (2023)	Shimada Peak (2025)
PassMark	143,017	176,281+23%
Cinebench R23 Multi	148,000	180,000+22%
Geekbench 6 Single	2,100	3,000+43%
Geekbench 6 Multi	81,000+168%	30,170

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the sTR5 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to DDR5-5200 memory speed. Both support up to 2048 GB of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: WRX90,TRX50 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX) and WRX90,TRX50 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX).

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
Socket	sTR5	sTR5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200	DDR5-6400
Max RAM Capacity	2048 GB	2048 GB
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128	128

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Advanced Features

Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support true virtualization. Primary use case: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX targets Workstation / Scientific Computing, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX targets High-end Workstation / AI Rendering. Direct competitor: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX rivals Xeon w9-3495X; Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX rivals Xeon w9-3495X.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
Integrated GPU	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	true	true
Target Use	Workstation / Scientific Computing	High-end Workstation / AI Rendering

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX launched at $9999 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX debuted at $11699. On MSRP ($9999 vs $11699), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX is $1700 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX delivers 14.3 pts/$ vs 15.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX — making the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX the 5.2% better value option.