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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 9575F

2024

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (29,308 vs 30,170).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (256 MB vs 384 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 12.5 vs 15.1 PassMark/$ ($11,791 MSRP vs $11,699 MSRP).

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX

2025

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (384 MB vs 256 MB).
✅Costs $92 less on MSRP ($11,699 MSRP vs $11,791 MSRP).
✅Delivers 20.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 15.1 vs 12.5 PassMark/$ ($11,699 MSRP vs $11,791 MSRP).
✅Draws 350W instead of 400W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

EPYC 9575F

2024

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX

2025

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (384 MB vs 256 MB).
✅Costs $92 less on MSRP ($11,699 MSRP vs $11,791 MSRP).
✅Delivers 20.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 15.1 vs 12.5 PassMark/$ ($11,699 MSRP vs $11,791 MSRP).
✅Draws 350W instead of 400W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (29,308 vs 30,170).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (256 MB vs 384 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 12.5 vs 15.1 PassMark/$ ($11,791 MSRP vs $11,699 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX better than EPYC 9575F?

Yes. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX is the better overall CPU here. You are getting 2.9% better Geekbench multi-core, 19.3% 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 fit because it leads the single-thread side of the matchup with 8% higher max boost clock.

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 2.9% better Geekbench multi-core, backed by 96 cores and 192 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (384 MB vs 256 MB).

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 $92 cheaper on MSRP at $11,699 MSRP versus $11,791 MSRP, and it gives you 19.3% higher PassMark. It is also 20.3% better value on MSRP (15.1 vs 12.5 PassMark/$), 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 2024), 50% larger total L3 cache (384 MB vs 256 MB), more multi-core headroom with 96 cores / 192 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.

EPYC 9575F Benchmark Check

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9575F	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
1080p
low	303 FPS	300 FPS
medium	280 FPS	279 FPS
high	232 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	194 FPS
1440p
low	268 FPS	266 FPS
medium	223 FPS	223 FPS
high	172 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	153 FPS	152 FPS
4K
low	186 FPS	184 FPS
medium	154 FPS	154 FPS
high	118 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	104 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9575F	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
1080p
low	797 FPS	785 FPS
medium	681 FPS	675 FPS
high	536 FPS	531 FPS
ultra	466 FPS	457 FPS
1440p
low	657 FPS	655 FPS
medium	585 FPS	584 FPS
high	475 FPS	470 FPS
ultra	384 FPS	377 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	366 FPS
medium	332 FPS	331 FPS
high	306 FPS	303 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	263 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9575F	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
1080p
low	884 FPS	887 FPS
medium	721 FPS	726 FPS
high	652 FPS	653 FPS
ultra	553 FPS	555 FPS
1440p
low	689 FPS	692 FPS
medium	560 FPS	566 FPS
high	494 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	417 FPS	418 FPS
4K
low	487 FPS	488 FPS
medium	404 FPS	405 FPS
high	359 FPS	363 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	302 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9575F	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
1080p
low	1118 FPS	1115 FPS
medium	1007 FPS	1001 FPS
high	884 FPS	877 FPS
ultra	797 FPS	789 FPS
1440p
low	884 FPS	878 FPS
medium	778 FPS	773 FPS
high	683 FPS	677 FPS
ultra	595 FPS	589 FPS
4K
low	645 FPS	641 FPS
medium	575 FPS	571 FPS
high	511 FPS	506 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9575F and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX

EPYC 9575F

The EPYC 9575F is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 400 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 147,718 points. Launch price was $11,791.

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

The EPYC 9575F packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX offers 96 cores / 192 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX has 32 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the EPYC 9575F versus 5.4 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX — a 7.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The EPYC 9575F uses the Turin (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX uses Shimada Peak (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9575F scores 147,718 against the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX's 176,281 — a 17.6% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX. Multi-core Geekbench: 29,308 vs 30,170 (2.9% advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX). L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 9575F vs 384 MB (total) on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX.

Feature	EPYC 9575F	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
Cores / Threads	64 / 128	96 / 192+50%
Boost Clock	5 GHz	5.4 GHz+8%
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+32%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)	384 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	4 nm	4 nm
Architecture	Turin (2024)	Shimada Peak (2025)
PassMark	147,718	176,281+19%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	180,000
Geekbench 6 Single	—	3,000
Geekbench 6 Multi	29,308	30,170+3%

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9575F uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX uses sTR5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-6000 memory speed. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 6 TB — 198.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9575F) vs 8 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX). Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9575F) and WRX90,TRX50 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX).

Feature	EPYC 9575F	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
Socket	SP5	sTR5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-6000	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 9575F) vs true (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX). Primary use case: EPYC 9575F targets Data Center / High Frequency, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX targets High-end Workstation / AI Rendering. Direct competitor: EPYC 9575F rivals Xeon 6952P; Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX rivals Xeon w9-3495X.

Feature	EPYC 9575F	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
Integrated GPU	No	No
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V, SEV-SNP	true
Target Use	Data Center / High Frequency	High-end Workstation / AI Rendering

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9575F launched at $11791 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX debuted at $11699. On MSRP ($11791 vs $11699), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX is $92 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9575F delivers 12.5 pts/$ vs 15.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX — making the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX the 18.4% better value option.