Xeon W7-2495X
Sapphire Rapids · 24C/48T · LGA4677
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX
64C/128T · 5.4 GHz · 350 W · sTR5 · PassMark #9
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Xeon W7-2495X lands at 84 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX at 84. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Xeon W7-2495X if…
- ✓Massive core counts
- ✓ECC memory support
- ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
Pick Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX if…
- ✓PassMark top-10 multi-thread performance (151,322 CPU Mark)
- ✓Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
- ✓Current PassMark-tracked street price around $7,999
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Xeon W7-2495XSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Xeon W7-2495X more score per dollar ($2,189 vs $7,999).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Xeon W7-2495X | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids | — |
| Cores | 24 | ▲ 64 |
| Threads | 48 | ▲ 128 |
| Socket | LGA4677 | sTR5 |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| Base clock | — | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | — | 5.4 GHz |
| L3 cache | — | 256 MB |
| TDP | — | 350 W |
| Platform | — | WRX90 or TRX50 |
| Memory | — | 8-channel DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM, up to 2TB (on WRX90) |
| PCIe | — | 128x PCIe 5.0 + 8x PCIe 4.0 from CPU (on WRX90) |
| PassMark rank | — | #9 of 5,901 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | — | 151,322 |
Xeon W7-2495X
- +Massive core counts
- +ECC memory support
- +Workstation/server-grade platform
- −Niche platform, limited motherboards
- −High TDP requires serious cooling
- −Premium price
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX
- +PassMark top-10 multi-thread performance (151,322 CPU Mark)
- +Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
- +Current PassMark-tracked street price around $7,999
- −Workstation platform — overkill for gaming-only builds
FAQ: Xeon W7-2495X vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX
Which is better, Xeon W7-2495X or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX? +
Both score 84 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Xeon W7-2495X worth the price? +
At $2,189, Xeon W7-2495X delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in multi.
Is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX worth the price? +
At $7,999, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in passmark.
Does Xeon W7-2495X or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is the better value, Xeon W7-2495X or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX? +
Xeon W7-2495X — more score per dollar ($2,189 vs $7,999). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.