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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.

Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

2025

Why buy it

✅+7.3% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅Costs $6,700 less on MSRP ($4,999 MSRP vs $11,699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 88.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 28.4 vs 15.1 PassMark/$ ($4,999 MSRP vs $11,699 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (115,098 vs 180,000).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (256 MB vs 384 MB).

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX

2025

Why buy it

✅+56.4% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (384 MB vs 256 MB).
✅60% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 80) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (3,000 vs 3,220).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 15.1 vs 28.4 PassMark/$ ($11,699 MSRP vs $4,999 MSRP).

Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

2025

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX

2025

Why buy it

✅+7.3% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅Costs $6,700 less on MSRP ($4,999 MSRP vs $11,699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 88.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 28.4 vs 15.1 PassMark/$ ($4,999 MSRP vs $11,699 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅+56.4% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (384 MB vs 256 MB).
✅60% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 80) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (115,098 vs 180,000).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (256 MB vs 384 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (3,000 vs 3,220).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 15.1 vs 28.4 PassMark/$ ($11,699 MSRP vs $4,999 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX better than Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is ahead with a 1.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX pulls ahead with 56.4% better Cinebench R23 multi-core. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX also has the bigger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (384 MB vs 256 MB).

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 56.4% better Cinebench R23 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 still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen Threadripper 9980X makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX is 134.0% more expensive on MSRP at $11,699 MSRP versus $4,999 MSRP, and it gives you 56.4% better Cinebench R23 multi-core. The trade-off is that Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 1.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is also 88.6% better value on MSRP (28.4 vs 15.1 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds 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 50% larger total L3 cache (384 MB vs 256 MB) and more multi-core headroom with 96 cores / 192 threads instead of 64/128. 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.

Ryzen Threadripper 9980X Benchmark Check

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper 9980X	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
1080p
low	303 FPS	300 FPS
medium	281 FPS	279 FPS
high	231 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	194 FPS
1440p
low	268 FPS	266 FPS
medium	224 FPS	223 FPS
high	172 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	152 FPS	152 FPS
4K
low	186 FPS	184 FPS
medium	155 FPS	154 FPS
high	117 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	104 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper 9980X	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
1080p
low	803 FPS	785 FPS
medium	687 FPS	675 FPS
high	538 FPS	531 FPS
ultra	468 FPS	457 FPS
1440p
low	662 FPS	655 FPS
medium	590 FPS	584 FPS
high	477 FPS	470 FPS
ultra	386 FPS	377 FPS
4K
low	370 FPS	366 FPS
medium	334 FPS	331 FPS
high	308 FPS	303 FPS
ultra	269 FPS	263 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper 9980X	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
1080p
low	889 FPS	887 FPS
medium	728 FPS	726 FPS
high	654 FPS	653 FPS
ultra	556 FPS	555 FPS
1440p
low	693 FPS	692 FPS
medium	567 FPS	566 FPS
high	498 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	419 FPS	418 FPS
4K
low	490 FPS	488 FPS
medium	407 FPS	405 FPS
high	365 FPS	363 FPS
ultra	303 FPS	302 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper 9980X	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
1080p
low	1131 FPS	1115 FPS
medium	1014 FPS	1001 FPS
high	889 FPS	877 FPS
ultra	802 FPS	789 FPS
1440p
low	890 FPS	878 FPS
medium	783 FPS	773 FPS
high	688 FPS	677 FPS
ultra	599 FPS	589 FPS
4K
low	649 FPS	641 FPS
medium	579 FPS	571 FPS
high	514 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 9980X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

The Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 30 July 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Shimada Peak (2025) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 256 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: 142,069 points. Launch price was $4,999.

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

The Ryzen Threadripper 9980X 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 5.4 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X versus 5.4 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). Both are built on the Shimada Peak (2025) architecture using a 4 nm process. In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X scores 142,069 against the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX's 176,281 — a 21.5% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 115,098 vs 180,000 (44% advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 3,220 vs 3,000, a 7.1% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 28,666 vs 30,170 (5.1% advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX). L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X vs 384 MB (total) on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper 9980X	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
Cores / Threads	64 / 128	96 / 192+50%
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz	5.4 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+28%	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	Shimada Peak (2025)	Shimada Peak (2025)
PassMark	142,069	176,281+24%
Cinebench R23 Multi	115,098	180,000+56%
Geekbench 6 Single	3,220+7%	3,000
Geekbench 6 Multi	28,666	30,170+5%

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the sTR5 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to DDR5-6400 memory speed. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 1 TB — 199.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Ryzen Threadripper 9980X) vs 8 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX). PCIe lanes: 80 (Ryzen Threadripper 9980X) vs 128 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX) — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: sTR5,TRX50 (Ryzen Threadripper 9980X) and WRX90,TRX50 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX).

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper 9980X	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
Socket	sTR5	sTR5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-6400	DDR5-6400
Max RAM Capacity	1 TB	2048 GB+100%
RAM Channels	4	8+100%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	80	128+60%

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Advanced Features

Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V, SVM (Ryzen Threadripper 9980X) vs true (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX). Primary use case: Ryzen Threadripper 9980X targets HEDT / Enthusiast Workstation, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX targets High-end Workstation / AI Rendering. Direct competitor: Ryzen Threadripper 9980X rivals Xeon w9-3495X; Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX rivals Xeon w9-3495X.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper 9980X	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	Yes	—
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V, SVM	true
Target Use	HEDT / Enthusiast Workstation	High-end Workstation / AI Rendering

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen Threadripper 9980X launched at $4999 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX debuted at $11699. On MSRP ($4999 vs $11699), the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is $6700 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X delivers 28.4 pts/$ vs 15.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX — making the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X the 61.4% better value option.