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Xeon W9-3495X — Sapphire Rapids · 56C/112T · LGA4677
Intel

Xeon W9-3495X

Sapphire Rapids · 56C/112T · LGA4677

92
/ 100
From $5,889
VS
Threadripper Pro 7985WX wins by 3
Threadripper Pro 7985WX — Zen 4 · 64C/128T · sTR5
AMD

Threadripper Pro 7985WX

Zen 4 · 64C/128T · sTR5

95
/ 100
From $7,350
Specdex verdict

Threadripper Pro 7985WX takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Xeon W9-3495X lands at 92 and Threadripper Pro 7985WX at 95. That puts Threadripper Pro 7985WX ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Xeon W9-3495X if…

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

Pick Threadripper Pro 7985WX 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

Threadripper Pro 7985WX

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

Threadripper Pro 7985WX leads on gaming (75 vs 72).

Creators & productivity

Threadripper Pro 7985WX

Rendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count

Threadripper Pro 7985WX leads on multi (95 vs 92).

Power efficiency

Tie

Performance per watt — thermals, PSU headroom, electricity cost

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

Value for money

Xeon W9-3495X

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Xeon W9-3495X more score per dollar ($5,889 vs $7,350).

Xeon W9-3495X 92
vs
95 Threadripper Pro 7985WX

Score breakdown

Xeon W9-3495X
92
single 84
multi 92
gaming 72
efficiency 78
Threadripper Pro 7985WX
95
single 87
multi 95
gaming 75
efficiency 78

Specs side-by-side

Xeon W9-3495X versus Threadripper Pro 7985WX — full spec comparison
Spec Xeon W9-3495X Threadripper Pro 7985WX
Architecture
Sapphire Rapids
Zen 4
Cores
56
▲ 64
Threads
112
▲ 128
Socket
LGA4677
sTR5
Release year
2023
2023

Xeon W9-3495X

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 7985WX

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 W9-3495X vs Threadripper Pro 7985WX

Which is better, Xeon W9-3495X or Threadripper Pro 7985WX? +

Threadripper Pro 7985WX scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Xeon W9-3495X worth the price? +

At $5,889, Xeon W9-3495X delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in multi.

Is Threadripper Pro 7985WX worth the price? +

At $7,350, Threadripper Pro 7985WX delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in multi.

Does Xeon W9-3495X or Threadripper Pro 7985WX 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 better for gaming, Xeon W9-3495X or Threadripper Pro 7985WX? +

Threadripper Pro 7985WX — leads on gaming (75 vs 72). Frame-rate-bound workloads — favours cache and single-thread speed.

Which is better for creator and productivity work, Xeon W9-3495X or Threadripper Pro 7985WX? +

Threadripper Pro 7985WX — leads on multi (95 vs 92). Rendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count.