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Xeon W9-3475X — Sapphire Rapids · 36C/72T · LGA4677
Intel

Xeon W9-3475X

Sapphire Rapids · 36C/72T · LGA4677

90
/ 100
From $3,739
VS
Xeon W9-3475X wins by 1
Threadripper Pro 5975WX — Zen 3 · 32C/64T · sWRX8
AMD

Threadripper Pro 5975WX

Zen 3 · 32C/64T · sWRX8

89
/ 100
From $3,299
Specdex verdict

Xeon W9-3475X takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Xeon W9-3475X lands at 90 and Threadripper Pro 5975WX at 89. That puts Xeon W9-3475X ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Xeon W9-3475X if…

  • ✓Massive core counts
  • ✓ECC memory support
  • ✓Workstation/server-grade platform

Pick Threadripper Pro 5975WX if…

  • ✓Massive core counts
  • ✓ECC memory support
  • ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Gaming

Tie

Frame-rate-bound workloads — favours cache and single-thread speed

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Creators & productivity

Tie

Rendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Power efficiency

Tie

Performance per watt — thermals, PSU headroom, electricity cost

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Threadripper Pro 5975WX

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Threadripper Pro 5975WX more score per dollar ($3,299 vs $3,739).

Xeon W9-3475X 90
vs
89 Threadripper Pro 5975WX

Score breakdown

Xeon W9-3475X
90
single 82
multi 90
gaming 70
efficiency 78
Threadripper Pro 5975WX
89
single 81
multi 89
gaming 69
efficiency 78

Specs side-by-side

Xeon W9-3475X versus Threadripper Pro 5975WX — full spec comparison
Spec Xeon W9-3475X Threadripper Pro 5975WX
Architecture
Sapphire Rapids
Zen 3
Cores
▲ 36
32
Threads
▲ 72
64
Socket
LGA4677
sWRX8
Release year
2023
2022

Xeon W9-3475X

Pros
  • +Massive core counts
  • +ECC memory support
  • +Workstation/server-grade platform
Cons
  • −Niche platform, limited motherboards
  • −High TDP requires serious cooling
  • −Premium price

Threadripper Pro 5975WX

Pros
  • +Massive core counts
  • +ECC memory support
  • +Workstation/server-grade platform
Cons
  • −Niche platform, limited motherboards
  • −High TDP requires serious cooling
  • −Premium price

FAQ: Xeon W9-3475X vs Threadripper Pro 5975WX

Which is better, Xeon W9-3475X or Threadripper Pro 5975WX? +

Xeon W9-3475X scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Xeon W9-3475X worth the price? +

At $3,739, Xeon W9-3475X delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in multi.

Is Threadripper Pro 5975WX worth the price? +

At $3,299, Threadripper Pro 5975WX delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in multi.

Does Xeon W9-3475X or Threadripper Pro 5975WX 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 W9-3475X or Threadripper Pro 5975WX? +

Threadripper Pro 5975WX — more score per dollar ($3,299 vs $3,739). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.