Ryzen Threadripper 9960X vs Xeon 6740P

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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 9960X

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +24.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $3,151 less on MSRP ($1,499 MSRP vs $4,650 MSRP).
✅Delivers 217.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 61.9 vs 19.5 PassMark/$ ($1,499 MSRP vs $4,650 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (128 MB vs 288 MB).
❌29.6% higher power demand at 350W vs 270W.

Xeon 6740P

2025

Why buy it

✅+125% larger total L3 cache (288 MB vs 128 MB).
✅Draws 270W instead of 350W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper 9960X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (90,684 vs 92,808).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 19.5 vs 61.9 PassMark/$ ($4,650 MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

2025

Xeon 6740P

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +24.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $3,151 less on MSRP ($1,499 MSRP vs $4,650 MSRP).
✅Delivers 217.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 61.9 vs 19.5 PassMark/$ ($1,499 MSRP vs $4,650 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅+125% larger total L3 cache (288 MB vs 128 MB).
✅Draws 270W instead of 350W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (128 MB vs 288 MB).
❌29.6% higher power demand at 350W vs 270W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper 9960X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (90,684 vs 92,808).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 19.5 vs 61.9 PassMark/$ ($4,650 MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen Threadripper 9960X better than Xeon 6740P?

Yes. Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 24.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 2.3% better 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 9960X is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 24.8% 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 9960X is the better fit. You are getting 2.3% better PassMark, backed by 24 cores and 48 threads.

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

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is the smarter buy today. Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is $3,151 cheaper on MSRP at $1,499 MSRP versus $4,650 MSRP, and it gives you a 24.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 217.5% better value on MSRP (61.9 vs 19.5 PassMark/$), 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 9960X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more multi-core headroom with 24 cores / 48 threads instead of 48/96 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.

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X Benchmark Check

Xeon 6740P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper 9960X	Xeon 6740P
1080p
low	314 FPS	187 FPS
medium	290 FPS	165 FPS
high	241 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	278 FPS	155 FPS
medium	231 FPS	131 FPS
high	179 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	158 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	191 FPS	70 FPS
medium	158 FPS	63 FPS
high	121 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	107 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper 9960X	Xeon 6740P
1080p
low	826 FPS	285 FPS
medium	704 FPS	252 FPS
high	548 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	474 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	677 FPS	233 FPS
medium	601 FPS	210 FPS
high	482 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	390 FPS	142 FPS
4K
low	378 FPS	144 FPS
medium	341 FPS	133 FPS
high	311 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	100 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper 9960X	Xeon 6740P
1080p
low	893 FPS	849 FPS
medium	724 FPS	768 FPS
high	650 FPS	730 FPS
ultra	553 FPS	641 FPS
1440p
low	716 FPS	737 FPS
medium	581 FPS	662 FPS
high	509 FPS	626 FPS
ultra	428 FPS	558 FPS
4K
low	509 FPS	493 FPS
medium	420 FPS	402 FPS
high	376 FPS	364 FPS
ultra	312 FPS	303 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper 9960X	Xeon 6740P
1080p
low	1116 FPS	1097 FPS
medium	1002 FPS	978 FPS
high	879 FPS	834 FPS
ultra	792 FPS	702 FPS
1440p
low	873 FPS	902 FPS
medium	769 FPS	777 FPS
high	675 FPS	660 FPS
ultra	588 FPS	551 FPS
4K
low	637 FPS	656 FPS
medium	568 FPS	577 FPS
high	505 FPS	505 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	425 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Threadripper 9960X and Xeon 6740P

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

The Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 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 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 4.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 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: 92,808 points. Launch price was $1,499.

Xeon 6740P

The Xeon 6740P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Granite Rapids (2024−2025) architecture. It features 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 288 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4710. Thermal design power (TDP): 270 Watt. Memory support: DDR5(6400MT/s). Passmark benchmark score: 90,684 points. Launch price was $4,650.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen Threadripper 9960X packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Xeon 6740P offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the Xeon 6740P has 24 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6740P — a 33% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X (base: 4.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper 9960X uses the Shimada Peak (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon 6740P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X scores 92,808 against the Xeon 6740P's 90,684 — a 2.3% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. L3 cache: 128 MB (total) on the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X vs 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6740P.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper 9960X	Xeon 6740P
Cores / Threads	24 / 48	48 / 96+100%
Boost Clock	5.3 GHz+39%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	4.2 GHz+100%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	128 MB (total)	288 MB (total)+125%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+100%
Process	4 nm	Intel 3 nm-25%
Architecture	Shimada Peak (2025)	Granite Rapids (2024−2025)
PassMark	92,808+2%	90,684
Cinebench R23 Multi	41,000	—
Geekbench 6 Single	3,200	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	26,000	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen Threadripper 9960X uses the sTR5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon 6740P uses LGA4710 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-6400 memory speed. The Ryzen Threadripper 9960X supports up to 1024 GB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 198.4% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Ryzen Threadripper 9960X) vs 8 (Xeon 6740P). Both provide 88 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper 9960X	Xeon 6740P
Socket	sTR5	LGA4710
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-6400	DDR5-6400
Max RAM Capacity	1024 GB	4 TB+300%
RAM Channels	4	8+100%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	88	88

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: true (Ryzen Threadripper 9960X) vs VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon 6740P). Primary use case: Ryzen Threadripper 9960X targets Content Creation / Rendering, Xeon 6740P targets High-density Compute. Direct competitor: Ryzen Threadripper 9960X rivals Xeon w7-3555; Xeon 6740P rivals EPYC 9355P.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper 9960X	Xeon 6740P
Integrated GPU	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	—
Virtualization	true	VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT
Target Use	Content Creation / Rendering	High-density Compute

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen Threadripper 9960X launched at $1499 MSRP, while the Xeon 6740P debuted at $4650. On MSRP ($1499 vs $4650), the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is $3151 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X delivers 61.9 pts/$ vs 19.5 pts/$ for the Xeon 6740P — making the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X the 104.2% better value option.