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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 PRO 5995WX

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +26.6% higher average FPS across 42 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $3,096 less on MSRP ($6,499 MSRP vs $9,595 MSRP).
✅Delivers 49.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 14.6 vs 9.8 PassMark/$ ($6,499 MSRP vs $9,595 MSRP).
✅Draws 280W instead of 350W, a 70W reduction.
✅60% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 80) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Older platform position on sWRX8 with DDR4, while Xeon Platinum 8570 moves to LGA4677 and DDR5.
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Xeon Platinum 8570

2023

Why buy it

✅Newer platform on LGA4677 with DDR5 support instead of sWRX8 and DDR4.
✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX across 42 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (65,000 vs 66,403).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 9.8 vs 14.6 PassMark/$ ($9,595 MSRP vs $6,499 MSRP).
❌25% higher power demand at 350W vs 280W.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX

2022

Xeon Platinum 8570

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +26.6% higher average FPS across 42 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $3,096 less on MSRP ($6,499 MSRP vs $9,595 MSRP).
✅Delivers 49.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 14.6 vs 9.8 PassMark/$ ($6,499 MSRP vs $9,595 MSRP).
✅Draws 280W instead of 350W, a 70W reduction.
✅60% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 80) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Newer platform on LGA4677 with DDR5 support instead of sWRX8 and DDR4.
✅AVX-512 support for select workstation, AI, and scientific workloads.

Trade-offs

❌Older platform position on sWRX8 with DDR4, while Xeon Platinum 8570 moves to LGA4677 and DDR5.
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX across 42 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (65,000 vs 66,403).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 9.8 vs 14.6 PassMark/$ ($9,595 MSRP vs $6,499 MSRP).
❌25% higher power demand at 350W vs 280W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX better than Xeon Platinum 8570?

Yes. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 26.6% average FPS lead across 42 shared CPU game tests in our data, 2.2% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, and 1.1% higher PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 26.6% more average FPS across 42 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 5995WX is the better fit. You are getting 2.2% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 64 cores and 128 threads.

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

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is the smarter buy today. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is $3,096 cheaper on MSRP at $6,499 MSRP versus $9,595 MSRP, and it gives you a 26.6% average FPS lead across 42 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 49.2% better value on MSRP (14.6 vs 9.8 PassMark/$), 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 Platinum 8570 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2022), a healthier platform with LGA4677 and DDR5 instead of sWRX8, 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 PRO 5995WX Benchmark Check

Xeon Platinum 8570 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX	Xeon Platinum 8570
1080p
low	205 FPS	188 FPS
medium	169 FPS	165 FPS
high	136 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	166 FPS	155 FPS
medium	131 FPS	131 FPS
high	104 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	90 FPS	70 FPS
medium	77 FPS	63 FPS
high	60 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX	Xeon Platinum 8570
1080p
low	760 FPS	282 FPS
medium	648 FPS	250 FPS
high	510 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	442 FPS	169 FPS
1440p
low	619 FPS	230 FPS
medium	540 FPS	208 FPS
high	444 FPS	177 FPS
ultra	361 FPS	141 FPS
4K
low	362 FPS	143 FPS
medium	318 FPS	131 FPS
high	286 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	253 FPS	99 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX	Xeon Platinum 8570
1080p
low	920 FPS	910 FPS
medium	775 FPS	838 FPS
high	712 FPS	791 FPS
ultra	631 FPS	698 FPS
1440p
low	666 FPS	782 FPS
medium	560 FPS	716 FPS
high	509 FPS	673 FPS
ultra	446 FPS	601 FPS
4K
low	475 FPS	528 FPS
medium	382 FPS	444 FPS
high	347 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	279 FPS	330 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX	Xeon Platinum 8570
1080p
low	1160 FPS	971 FPS
medium	1015 FPS	875 FPS
high	894 FPS	754 FPS
ultra	790 FPS	654 FPS
1440p
low	933 FPS	793 FPS
medium	809 FPS	691 FPS
high	709 FPS	593 FPS
ultra	613 FPS	510 FPS
4K
low	661 FPS	572 FPS
medium	588 FPS	514 FPS
high	522 FPS	454 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	391 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX and Xeon Platinum 8570

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2022-03-08. It is based on the Chagall PRO (2022) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: sWRX8. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 94,737 points. Launch price was $6,499.

Xeon Platinum 8570

The Xeon Platinum 8570 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture. It features 56 cores and 112 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 300 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5 @ 5600 MT/s (1 DPC). Passmark benchmark score: 93,722 points. Launch price was $9,595.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8570 offers 56 cores / 112 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8570 — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX uses the Chagall PRO (2022) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8570 uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX scores 94,737 against the Xeon Platinum 8570's 93,722 — a 1.1% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 66,403 vs 65,000 (2.1% advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,500 vs 1,960, a 26.6% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8570 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 20,000 vs 18,960 (5.3% advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX). L3 cache: 256 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX vs 300 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8570.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX	Xeon Platinum 8570
Cores / Threads	64 / 128+14%	56 / 112
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+13%	4 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+29%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	256 MB	300 MB (total)+17%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	2 MB (per core)+300%
Process	7 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Chagall PRO (2022)	Emerald Rapids (2023)
PassMark	94,737+1%	93,722
Cinebench R23 Multi	66,403+2%	65,000
Geekbench 6 Single	1,500	1,960+31%
Geekbench 6 Multi	20,000+5%	18,960

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX uses the sWRX8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8570 uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX versus DDR5-5600 on the Xeon Platinum 8570 — the Xeon Platinum 8570 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX 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 5995WX) vs 80 (Xeon Platinum 8570) — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX offers 48 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: WRX80 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX) and Intel C741 (Xeon Platinum 8570).

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX	Xeon Platinum 8570
Socket	sWRX8	LGA4677
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR5-5600+25%
Max RAM Capacity	2048 GB	4 TB+100%
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+60%	80

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Advanced Features

Only the Xeon Platinum 8570 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: true (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8570). Primary use case: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX targets Professional Workstation, Xeon Platinum 8570 targets Server. Direct competitor: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX rivals Xeon w9-3495X; Xeon Platinum 8570 rivals AMD EPYC 9554.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX	Xeon Platinum 8570
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	true	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Professional Workstation	Server

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX launched at $6499 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8570 debuted at $9595. On MSRP ($6499 vs $9595), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is $3096 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX delivers 14.6 pts/$ vs 9.8 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8570 — making the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX the 39.5% better value option.