Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX vs Xeon w7-3555

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 9955WX

2025

Why buy it

✅+37.8% higher Geekbench multi-core.
✅Costs $2,320 less on MSRP ($429 MSRP vs $2,749 MSRP).
✅Delivers 539.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 157.5 vs 24.6 PassMark/$ ($429 MSRP vs $2,749 MSRP).
✅14.3% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 112) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon w7-3555 across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Xeon w7-3555

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.8% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 325W instead of 350W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (17,120 vs 23,596).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 24.6 vs 157.5 PassMark/$ ($2,749 MSRP vs $429 MSRP).

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

2025

Xeon w7-3555

2024

Why buy it

✅+37.8% higher Geekbench multi-core.
✅Costs $2,320 less on MSRP ($429 MSRP vs $2,749 MSRP).
✅Delivers 539.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 157.5 vs 24.6 PassMark/$ ($429 MSRP vs $2,749 MSRP).
✅14.3% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 112) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.8% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 325W instead of 350W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon w7-3555 across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (17,120 vs 23,596).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 24.6 vs 157.5 PassMark/$ ($2,749 MSRP vs $429 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX better than Xeon w7-3555?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon w7-3555 is ahead with a 6.8% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX pulls ahead with 37.8% better Geekbench multi-core.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX is the better fit. You are getting 37.8% better Geekbench multi-core, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads.

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

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX is the smarter buy today. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX is $2,320 cheaper on MSRP at $429 MSRP versus $2,749 MSRP, and it gives you 37.8% better Geekbench multi-core. The trade-off is that Xeon w7-3555 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 6.8% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 539.0% better value on MSRP (157.5 vs 24.6 PassMark/$), 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?

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2024) and more multi-core headroom with 16 cores / 32 threads instead of 28/56. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 9955WX Benchmark Check

Xeon w7-3555 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX	Xeon w7-3555
1080p
low	297 FPS	311 FPS
medium	270 FPS	301 FPS
high	223 FPS	242 FPS
ultra	188 FPS	204 FPS
1440p
low	273 FPS	270 FPS
medium	224 FPS	233 FPS
high	174 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	153 FPS	154 FPS
4K
low	187 FPS	184 FPS
medium	154 FPS	157 FPS
high	118 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	106 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX	Xeon w7-3555
1080p
low	786 FPS	682 FPS
medium	643 FPS	593 FPS
high	477 FPS	482 FPS
ultra	403 FPS	427 FPS
1440p
low	647 FPS	551 FPS
medium	549 FPS	489 FPS
high	422 FPS	415 FPS
ultra	328 FPS	341 FPS
4K
low	363 FPS	324 FPS
medium	312 FPS	288 FPS
high	273 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	230 FPS	234 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX	Xeon w7-3555
1080p
low	888 FPS	1025 FPS
medium	705 FPS	1057 FPS
high	622 FPS	974 FPS
ultra	534 FPS	834 FPS
1440p
low	713 FPS	1001 FPS
medium	567 FPS	888 FPS
high	489 FPS	802 FPS
ultra	414 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	507 FPS	600 FPS
medium	418 FPS	517 FPS
high	375 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	315 FPS	397 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX	Xeon w7-3555
1080p
low	1106 FPS	1212 FPS
medium	991 FPS	1015 FPS
high	867 FPS	925 FPS
ultra	781 FPS	809 FPS
1440p
low	860 FPS	980 FPS
medium	759 FPS	845 FPS
high	664 FPS	736 FPS
ultra	576 FPS	635 FPS
4K
low	632 FPS	727 FPS
medium	562 FPS	632 FPS
high	496 FPS	557 FPS
ultra	429 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX and Xeon w7-3555

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 4.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 64 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: 67,561 points. Launch price was $1,649.

Xeon w7-3555

The Xeon w7-3555 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 August 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 75 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 325 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 67,754 points. Launch price was $2,339.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon w7-3555 offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the Xeon w7-3555 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon w7-3555 — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX (base: 4.5 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX uses the Shimada Peak (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon w7-3555 uses Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX scores 67,561 against the Xeon w7-3555's 67,754 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon w7-3555. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 3,016 vs 2,300, a 26.9% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 23,596 vs 17,120 (31.8% advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX). L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX vs 75 MB on the Xeon w7-3555.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX	Xeon w7-3555
Cores / Threads	16 / 32	28 / 56+75%
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+13%	4.8 GHz
Base Clock	4.5 GHz+67%	2.7 GHz
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)	75 MB+17%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+100%
Process	4 nm-43%	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Shimada Peak (2025)	Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
PassMark	67,561	67,754
Cinebench R23 Multi	40,000	—
Geekbench 6 Single	3,016+31%	2,300
Geekbench 6 Multi	23,596+38%	17,120

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX uses the sTR5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon w7-3555 uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-6400 memory speed. The Xeon w7-3555 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 9955WX) vs 112 (Xeon w7-3555) — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: WRX90 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX) and W790 (Xeon w7-3555).

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX	Xeon w7-3555
Socket	sTR5	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-6400	DDR5-4800
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

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support true virtualization. Direct competitor: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX rivals Xeon w7-3555; Xeon w7-3555 rivals Threadripper PRO 7965WX.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX	Xeon w7-3555
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	Yes	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	true	true

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX launched at $429 MSRP, while the Xeon w7-3555 debuted at $2749. On MSRP ($429 vs $2749), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX is $2320 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX delivers 157.5 pts/$ vs 24.6 pts/$ for the Xeon w7-3555 — making the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX the 145.9% better value option.