AMD EPYC 9965 vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Comparative analysis of AMD EPYC 9965 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 9965

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Differences

Reasons to consider the AMD EPYC 9965

CPU is newer: launch date 11 month(s) later
128 more cores, run more applications at once: 192 vs 64
256 more threads: 384 vs 128
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 3 nm vs 5 nm
3.8x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
3x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
Around 50% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
Around 37% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 185062 vs 134713

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	10 Oct 2024 vs 19 Oct 2023
Number of cores	192 vs 64
Number of threads	384 vs 128
Manufacturing process technology	3 nm vs 5 nm
L1 cache	80 KB (per core) vs 64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	1 MB (per core) vs 1 MB (per core)
L3 cache	384 MB (shared) vs 256 MB (shared)
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	2 vs 1
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark	185062 vs 134713

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 38% higher clock speed: 5.1 GHz vs 3.7 GHz
Around 43% lower typical power consumption: 350 Watt vs 500 Watt
Around 25% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 3979 vs 3190

Specifications (specs)
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum frequency	5.1 GHz vs 3.7 GHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	350 Watt vs 500 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	3979 vs 3190

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: AMD EPYC 9965
CPU 2: AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

3190

3979

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

185062

134713

Name	AMD EPYC 9965	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX
PassMark - Single thread mark	3190	3979
PassMark - CPU mark	185062	134713

Compare specifications (specs)

	AMD EPYC 9965	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX
Essentials
Launch date	10 Oct 2024	19 Oct 2023
Launch price (MSRP)	$14813	$7349
Place in performance rating	3	5
Performance
Base frequency	2.25 GHz	3.2 GHz
L1 cache	80 KB (per core)	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
L3 cache	384 MB (shared)	256 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	3 nm	5 nm
Maximum frequency	3.7 GHz	5.1 GHz
Number of cores	192	64
Number of threads	384	128
Unlocked
Die size		8x 71 mm²
Maximum core temperature		95°C
Transistor count		52,560 million
Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR5	DDR5
Compatibility
Configurable TDP	450-500 Watt
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	2	1
Sockets supported	SP5	sTR5
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	500 Watt	350 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 128 Lanes, (CPU only)	Gen 5, 128 Lanes, (CPU only)