Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX vs Xeon 6740P

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

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 PRO 7975WX

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +49.3% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $751 less on MSRP ($3,899 MSRP vs $4,650 MSRP).
✅Delivers 26.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 24.6 vs 19.5 PassMark/$ ($3,899 MSRP vs $4,650 MSRP).
✅45.5% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 88) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

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 PRO 7975WX across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (90,684 vs 95,891).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 19.5 vs 24.6 PassMark/$ ($4,650 MSRP vs $3,899 MSRP).

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

2023

Xeon 6740P

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +49.3% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $751 less on MSRP ($3,899 MSRP vs $4,650 MSRP).
✅Delivers 26.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 24.6 vs 19.5 PassMark/$ ($3,899 MSRP vs $4,650 MSRP).
✅45.5% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 88) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

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 PRO 7975WX across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (90,684 vs 95,891).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 19.5 vs 24.6 PassMark/$ ($4,650 MSRP vs $3,899 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX better than Xeon 6740P?

Yes. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 49.3% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data and 5.7% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 49.3% more average FPS across 3 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 7975WX is the better fit. You are getting 5.7% better PassMark, backed by 32 cores and 64 threads.

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

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX is the smarter buy today. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX is $751 cheaper on MSRP at $3,899 MSRP versus $4,650 MSRP, and it gives you a 49.3% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 26.1% better value on MSRP (24.6 vs 19.5 PassMark/$), 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?

Xeon 6740P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2023) and 125% larger total L3 cache (288 MB vs 128 MB). 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.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX Benchmark Check

Xeon 6740P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX	Xeon 6740P
1080p
low	314 FPS	187 FPS
medium	289 FPS	165 FPS
high	240 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	278 FPS	155 FPS
medium	231 FPS	131 FPS
high	178 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 PRO 7975WX	Xeon 6740P
1080p
low	807 FPS	285 FPS
medium	688 FPS	252 FPS
high	535 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	467 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	666 FPS	233 FPS
medium	591 FPS	210 FPS
high	474 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	384 FPS	142 FPS
4K
low	372 FPS	144 FPS
medium	335 FPS	133 FPS
high	306 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	100 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX	Xeon 6740P
1080p
low	891 FPS	849 FPS
medium	723 FPS	768 FPS
high	649 FPS	730 FPS
ultra	552 FPS	641 FPS
1440p
low	714 FPS	737 FPS
medium	580 FPS	662 FPS
high	508 FPS	626 FPS
ultra	427 FPS	558 FPS
4K
low	508 FPS	493 FPS
medium	419 FPS	402 FPS
high	375 FPS	364 FPS
ultra	311 FPS	303 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX	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	872 FPS	902 FPS
medium	768 FPS	777 FPS
high	674 FPS	660 FPS
ultra	587 FPS	551 FPS
4K
low	636 FPS	656 FPS
medium	568 FPS	577 FPS
high	504 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 PRO 7975WX and Xeon 6740P

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 October 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Storm Peak (2023) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: sTR5. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 95,891 points. Launch price was $3,899.

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 PRO 7975WX packs 32 cores / 64 threads, while the Xeon 6740P offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the Xeon 6740P has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon 6740P — a 33% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX (base: 4 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX uses the Storm Peak (2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon 6740P uses Granite Rapids (2024−2025) (Intel 3 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX scores 95,891 against the Xeon 6740P's 90,684 — a 5.6% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX. L3 cache: 128 MB (total) on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX vs 288 MB (total) on the Xeon 6740P.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX	Xeon 6740P
Cores / Threads	32 / 64	48 / 96+50%
Boost Clock	5.3 GHz+39%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	4 GHz+90%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	128 MB (total)	288 MB (total)+125%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+100%
Process	5 nm	Intel 3 nm-40%
Architecture	Storm Peak (2023)	Granite Rapids (2024−2025)
PassMark	95,891+6%	90,684
Cinebench R23 Multi	48,000	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,669	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	22,298	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX 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 DDR5-5200 memory speed. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 4 TB — 199.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 128 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX) vs 88 (Xeon 6740P) — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX	Xeon 6740P
Socket	sTR5	LGA4710
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200	DDR5-6400
Max RAM Capacity	2048 GB	4 TB+100%
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+45%	88

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: true (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX) vs VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT (Xeon 6740P). Primary use case: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX targets Professional Workstation, Xeon 6740P targets High-density Compute. Direct competitor: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX rivals Xeon w7-3465X; Xeon 6740P rivals EPYC 9355P.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX	Xeon 6740P
Integrated GPU	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	—
Virtualization	true	VT-x, VT-d, VT-x EPT
Target Use	Professional Workstation	High-density Compute

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX launched at $3899 MSRP, while the Xeon 6740P debuted at $4650. On MSRP ($3899 vs $4650), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX is $751 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX delivers 24.6 pts/$ vs 19.5 pts/$ for the Xeon 6740P — making the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX the 23.1% better value option.