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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.

EPYC 9654P

2022

Why buy it

✅+200% larger total L3 cache (384 MB vs 128 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (23,214 vs 31,000).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.9 vs 25.9 PassMark/$ ($10,625 MSRP vs $4,099 MSRP).

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +23.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $6,526 less on MSRP ($4,099 MSRP vs $10,625 MSRP).
✅Delivers 136.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 25.9 vs 10.9 PassMark/$ ($4,099 MSRP vs $10,625 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (128 MB vs 384 MB).

EPYC 9654P

2022

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

2025

Why buy it

✅+200% larger total L3 cache (384 MB vs 128 MB).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +23.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $6,526 less on MSRP ($4,099 MSRP vs $10,625 MSRP).
✅Delivers 136.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 25.9 vs 10.9 PassMark/$ ($4,099 MSRP vs $10,625 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (23,214 vs 31,000).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.9 vs 25.9 PassMark/$ ($10,625 MSRP vs $4,099 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (128 MB vs 384 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX better than EPYC 9654P?

Yes. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 23.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 33.5% better Geekbench multi-core, 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 9975WX is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 23.2% more average FPS across 50 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 9975WX is the better fit. You are getting 33.5% better Geekbench multi-core, backed by 32 cores and 64 threads.

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

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX is the smarter buy today. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX is $6,526 cheaper on MSRP at $4,099 MSRP versus $10,625 MSRP, and it gives you a 23.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 136.8% better value on MSRP (25.9 vs 10.9 PassMark/$), 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 9975WX is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2022), more multi-core headroom with 32 cores / 64 threads instead of 96/192, and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. 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 9654P Benchmark Check

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9654P	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX
1080p
low	170 FPS	314 FPS
medium	141 FPS	289 FPS
high	122 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	203 FPS
1440p
low	148 FPS	278 FPS
medium	119 FPS	231 FPS
high	97 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	158 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	191 FPS
medium	59 FPS	158 FPS
high	47 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	107 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9654P	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX
1080p
low	524 FPS	818 FPS
medium	457 FPS	697 FPS
high	365 FPS	542 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	472 FPS
1440p
low	431 FPS	674 FPS
medium	385 FPS	599 FPS
high	317 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	250 FPS	388 FPS
4K
low	265 FPS	377 FPS
medium	241 FPS	339 FPS
high	211 FPS	310 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	271 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9654P	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX
1080p
low	671 FPS	891 FPS
medium	560 FPS	723 FPS
high	522 FPS	649 FPS
ultra	454 FPS	552 FPS
1440p
low	511 FPS	714 FPS
medium	425 FPS	580 FPS
high	389 FPS	508 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	427 FPS
4K
low	376 FPS	508 FPS
medium	293 FPS	419 FPS
high	262 FPS	375 FPS
ultra	210 FPS	311 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9654P	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX
1080p
low	902 FPS	1116 FPS
medium	822 FPS	1002 FPS
high	708 FPS	879 FPS
ultra	623 FPS	792 FPS
1440p
low	724 FPS	872 FPS
medium	631 FPS	768 FPS
high	540 FPS	674 FPS
ultra	461 FPS	587 FPS
4K
low	519 FPS	636 FPS
medium	464 FPS	568 FPS
high	407 FPS	504 FPS
ultra	350 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9654P and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

EPYC 9654P

The EPYC 9654P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 November 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture. It features 96 cores and 192 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 384 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 360 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 116,324 points. Launch price was $10,625.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX 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 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 128 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: 106,263 points. Launch price was $4,099.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 9654P packs 96 cores / 192 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the EPYC 9654P has 64 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 9654P versus 5.4 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX — a 37.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX (base: 2.4 GHz vs 4 GHz). The EPYC 9654P uses the Genoa (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX uses Shimada Peak (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9654P scores 116,324 against the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX's 106,263 — a 9% lead for the EPYC 9654P. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,025 vs 3,200, a 45% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 23,214 vs 31,000 (28.7% advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX). L3 cache: 384 MB (total) on the EPYC 9654P vs 128 MB (total) on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX.

Feature	EPYC 9654P	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX
Cores / Threads	96 / 192+200%	32 / 64
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	5.4 GHz+46%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	4 GHz+67%
L3 Cache	384 MB (total)+200%	128 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	5 nm, 6 nm	4 nm-20%
Architecture	Genoa (2022−2023)	Shimada Peak (2025)
PassMark	116,324+9%	106,263
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	83,982
Geekbench 6 Single	2,025	3,200+58%
Geekbench 6 Multi	23,214	31,000+34%

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9654P uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX uses sTR5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 6 TB — 198.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9654P) vs 8 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX). Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9654P) and WRX90,TRX50 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX).

Feature	EPYC 9654P	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX
Socket	SP5	sTR5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800	DDR5-6400
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 9654P) vs true (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX). Primary use case: EPYC 9654P targets Data Center / Single Socket, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX targets High-end Workstation. Direct competitor: EPYC 9654P rivals Xeon 8490H; Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX rivals Xeon w7-3465X.

Feature	EPYC 9654P	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX
Integrated GPU	No	No
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V, SEV-SNP	true
Target Use	Data Center / Single Socket	High-end Workstation

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9654P launched at $10625 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX debuted at $4099. On MSRP ($10625 vs $4099), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX is $6526 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9654P delivers 10.9 pts/$ vs 25.9 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX — making the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX the 81.2% better value option.