AMD EPYC 9684X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Comparative analysis of AMD EPYC 9684X and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark.

AMD EPYC 9684X

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Differences

Reasons to consider the AMD EPYC 9684X

32 more cores, run more applications at once: 96 vs 64
64 more threads: 192 vs 128
Around 50% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
Around 50% more L2 cache; more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
4.5x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
Around 10% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 148066 vs 134713

Specifications (specs)
Number of cores	96 vs 64
Number of threads	192 vs 128
L1 cache	64 KB (per core) vs 64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	1 MB (per core) vs 1 MB (per core)
L3 cache	1152 MB (shared) vs 256 MB (shared)
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	2 vs 1
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark	148066 vs 134713

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

CPU is newer: launch date 4 month(s) later
Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 38% higher clock speed: 5.1 GHz vs 3.7 GHz
Around 14% lower typical power consumption: 350 Watt vs 400 Watt
Around 37% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 3979 vs 2897

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	19 Oct 2023 vs 13 Jun 2023
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum frequency	5.1 GHz vs 3.7 GHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	350 Watt vs 400 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	3979 vs 2897

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: AMD EPYC 9684X
CPU 2: AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2897

3979

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

148066

134713

Name	AMD EPYC 9684X	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX
PassMark - Single thread mark	2897	3979
PassMark - CPU mark	148066	134713

Compare specifications (specs)

	AMD EPYC 9684X	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX
Essentials
Launch date	13 Jun 2023	19 Oct 2023
Launch price (MSRP)	$14756	$7349
Place in performance rating	8	5
Performance
Base frequency	2.55 GHz	3.2 GHz
Die size	12x 72 mm²	8x 71 mm²
L1 cache	64 KB (per core)	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
L3 cache	1152 MB (shared)	256 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	5 nm	5 nm
Maximum frequency	3.7 GHz	5.1 GHz
Number of cores	96	64
Number of threads	192	128
Transistor count	135,240 million	52,560 million
Unlocked
Maximum core temperature		95°C
Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR5	DDR5
Compatibility
Configurable TDP	320-400 Watt
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	2	1
Sockets supported	SP5	sTR5
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	400 Watt	350 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 128 Lanes, (CPU only)	Gen 5, 128 Lanes, (CPU only)