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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 9655

2024

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (29,329 vs 30,170).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 13.2 vs 15.1 PassMark/$ ($11,852 MSRP vs $11,699 MSRP).

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +12.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $153 less on MSRP ($11,699 MSRP vs $11,852 MSRP).
✅Delivers 14.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 15.1 vs 13.2 PassMark/$ ($11,699 MSRP vs $11,852 MSRP).
✅Draws 350W instead of 400W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

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

EPYC 9655

2024

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +12.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $153 less on MSRP ($11,699 MSRP vs $11,852 MSRP).
✅Delivers 14.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 15.1 vs 13.2 PassMark/$ ($11,699 MSRP vs $11,852 MSRP).
✅Draws 350W instead of 400W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (29,329 vs 30,170).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 13.2 vs 15.1 PassMark/$ ($11,852 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 9655?

Yes. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 12.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 2.9% better Geekbench multi-core, 12.9% 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 12.5% more average FPS across 4 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 2.9% better Geekbench 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 $153 cheaper on MSRP at $11,699 MSRP versus $11,852 MSRP, and it gives you a 12.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 14.4% better value on MSRP (15.1 vs 13.2 PassMark/$), 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) and more multi-core headroom with 96 cores / 192 threads instead of 96/192. 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 9655 Benchmark Check

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9655	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
1080p
low	170 FPS	300 FPS
medium	143 FPS	279 FPS
high	122 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	194 FPS
1440p
low	149 FPS	266 FPS
medium	121 FPS	223 FPS
high	99 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	152 FPS
4K
low	83 FPS	184 FPS
medium	73 FPS	154 FPS
high	57 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	104 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9655	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
1080p
low	696 FPS	785 FPS
medium	602 FPS	675 FPS
high	475 FPS	531 FPS
ultra	411 FPS	457 FPS
1440p
low	566 FPS	655 FPS
medium	501 FPS	584 FPS
high	414 FPS	470 FPS
ultra	336 FPS	377 FPS
4K
low	331 FPS	366 FPS
medium	295 FPS	331 FPS
high	267 FPS	303 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	263 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9655	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
1080p
low	746 FPS	887 FPS
medium	633 FPS	726 FPS
high	589 FPS	653 FPS
ultra	519 FPS	555 FPS
1440p
low	561 FPS	692 FPS
medium	474 FPS	566 FPS
high	434 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	376 FPS	418 FPS
4K
low	411 FPS	488 FPS
medium	331 FPS	405 FPS
high	299 FPS	363 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	302 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9655	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
1080p
low	1047 FPS	1115 FPS
medium	939 FPS	1001 FPS
high	821 FPS	877 FPS
ultra	744 FPS	789 FPS
1440p
low	839 FPS	878 FPS
medium	733 FPS	773 FPS
high	641 FPS	677 FPS
ultra	562 FPS	589 FPS
4K
low	605 FPS	641 FPS
medium	539 FPS	571 FPS
high	477 FPS	506 FPS
ultra	416 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9655 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX

EPYC 9655

The EPYC 9655 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 96 cores and 192 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 384 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: 156,110 points. Launch price was $11,852.

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 EPYC 9655 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX share an identical 96-core/192-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the EPYC 9655 versus 5.4 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The EPYC 9655 uses the Turin (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX uses Shimada Peak (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9655 scores 156,110 against the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX's 176,281 — a 12.1% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,830 vs 3,000, a 5.8% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 29,329 vs 30,170 (2.8% advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX). Both processors carry 384 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	EPYC 9655	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
Cores / Threads	96 / 192	96 / 192
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz	5.4 GHz+20%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz+4%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	384 MB (total)	384 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	4 nm	4 nm
Architecture	Turin (2024)	Shimada Peak (2025)
PassMark	156,110	176,281+13%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	180,000
Geekbench 6 Single	2,830	3,000+6%
Geekbench 6 Multi	29,329	30,170+3%

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9655 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 9 TB — 198.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9655) vs 8 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX). Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9655) and WRX90,TRX50 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX).

Feature	EPYC 9655	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	9 TB+350%	2048 GB
RAM Channels	12+50%	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. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9655) vs true (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX). Primary use case: EPYC 9655 targets Data Center, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX targets High-end Workstation / AI Rendering. Direct competitor: EPYC 9655 rivals Xeon 6979P; Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX rivals Xeon w9-3495X.

Feature	EPYC 9655	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V, SEV-SNP	true
Target Use	Data Center	High-end Workstation / AI Rendering

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9655 launched at $11852 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX debuted at $11699. On MSRP ($11852 vs $11699), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX is $153 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9655 delivers 13.2 pts/$ vs 15.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX — making the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX the 13.4% better value option.