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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£3,770
  • Avg. price in US: ~$3,220
  • PassMark benchmark result: 94960
  • N. of physical cores: 64
  • CPU boost clock speed: 4.5 GHz

AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

7.4

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

7.7

Technical Score

10.0%

5.1

User score

Very good
7.7

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

8.1

Performance

18.0%

7.6

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

8.0

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

3.4

Power & Thermal

4.0%

9.2

Platform

1.0%

2.8

Integrated Graphics

Very good
5.1

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

6.4

User reviews

30.0%

2.1

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.2
(9)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

Good
  • 6.9
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    5.9

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    5.5

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    6.1

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    10

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    10

    N. of physical cores

  • 8.8
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    7.4

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    10

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    10

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    10

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX is a powerhouse workstation processor built on the Zen 3 architecture, featuring a massive 64 cores and 128 threads with a base clock of 2.7 GHz and a boost up to 4.5 GHz. It offers professional-grade expansion with 128 PCIe 4.0 lanes and 8-channel DDR4-3200 memory support for up to 2TB of RAM, complemented by a substantial 256MB of L3 cache. Its main strengths include industry-leading multi-threaded performance for 3D rendering, scientific simulations, and heavy multitasking, alongside enterprise-grade security and management via AMD PRO technologies. However, its primary drawbacks are the extremely high retail price, a high thermal design power (TDP) of 280W that requires robust cooling, and the lack of integrated graphics.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

8.1

Performance

18.0%

7.6

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

8.0

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

3.4

Power & Thermal

4.0%

9.2

Platform

1.0%

2.8

Integrated Graphics

7.7
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has a technical score of 7.69 points, which is higher than that of 93.6% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

6.4

User reviews

30.0%

2.1

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.2
(9)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

5.1
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has a user score of 5.1 points, which is lower than that of 99.3% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
2.1
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has a popularity of 2.1 points, which is higher than 76.1% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

7.4

Overall score

40.0%

1.0

Price

5.5
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.5 points, which is lower than 85.9% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

AMD
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

workstation
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX belongs to the workstation processor class, which is more advanced than that of 95.1% of processors and equal to that of 4.9% of processors.
desktop workstation
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

sWRX8
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX uses the sWRX8 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 93.6% of processors and equal to that of 0.6% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

WRX80
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX supports WRX80 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 97.8% of processors and equal to that of 0.7% of processors.
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

64
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has 64 CPU cores, which is more than 99.4% of processors and equal to 0.5% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

128
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX offers 128 CPU threads, which is more than 99.4% of processors and equal to 0.5% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

2
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.4% of processors and equal to 69.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

4.5 GHz
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX reaches a boost clock of 4.5 GHz which is higher than that of 56.5% of processors and equal to that of 5.4% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

64 x 2.7 GHz
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has a base clock of 64x2.7 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

7 nm
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX uses a 7 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 71.5% of processors and equal to that of 10.9% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

TSMC 7 nm
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX is built on the TSMC 7 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 56.7% of processors and equal to that of 9.4% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

256 MB
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has an L3 cache of 256 MB which is larger than that of 99.4% of processors and equal to that of 0.5% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

32 MB
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has an L2 cache of 32 MB which is larger than that of 96.7% of processors and equal to that of 1.6% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

4,096 KB
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has an L1 cache of 4,096 KB which is larger than that of 99% of processors and equal to that of 0.3% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR4
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX supports DDR DDR4, which is newer than that of 26.3% of processors and equal to that of 31.7% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

3,200 MHz
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX supports memory speeds up to 3,200 MHz, which is higher than that of 51.5% of processors and equal to 8.3% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

DDR4-3200 MHz
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-3,200 MHz, which is higher than that of 51.1% of processors and equal to 8.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

2048 GB
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX supports up to 2,048 GB of memory, which is more than 98.4% of processors and equal to 1.7% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

no
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX does not include integrated graphics. 87.6% include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

N/A
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

N/A
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

N/A
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

280 W
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has a TDP of 280 W which is higher than that of 97.8% of processors and equal to that of 0.8% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

280 W
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has a base power of 280 W which is higher than that of 97.8% of processors and equal to that of 0.8% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

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Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

N/A
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

no
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% support configurable TDP.
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX vs the average processor

  • 9.02x higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (94,960 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (94,960 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.94,960 vs 10,532.5
  • 58 more CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has more CPU cores than the average processor (64 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has more CPU cores than the average processor (64 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.64 vs 6
  • 9.09x better multi-core performance
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (25,297 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 score that reflects how well the processor handles long, heavy rendering workloads across many cores.
    When it matters: When you care about sustained multi-core performance in rendering, compiling, heavy creation work, or productivity workloads that use many threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4700

    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (25,297 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.25,297 vs 2,783
  • 120 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has more CPU threads than the average processor (128 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
    When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 16+

    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has more CPU threads than the average processor (128 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.128 vs 8
  • 3.43x higher multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (16,448 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (16,448 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.16,448 vs 4,793
  • 32x larger L3 cache
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (256 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
    What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
    When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=16 MB

    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (256 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.256 MB vs 8 MB
  • 12.8x larger L2 cache
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (32 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
    When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=6 MB

    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (32 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.32 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • 112 more PCIe lanes
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (128 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    What it is: The number of PCIe lanes provided directly by the processor.
    When it matters: When you connect fast GPUs, SSDs, or expansion cards.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=20

    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (128 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.128 vs 16
  • Modern CPU socket
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (sWRX8 vs FP2).
  • Higher-end processor class
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX belongs to a higher-end processor class than the average processor (workstation vs mobile).
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
  • 9.02x higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (94,960 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 58 more CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has more CPU cores than the average processor (64 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 9.09x better multi-core performance
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (25,297 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 120 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has more CPU threads than the average processor (128 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 3.43x higher multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (16,448 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 30.3% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,235 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 30.9% higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,926 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 4.7% higher boost clock
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 12.02x better overclocked performance
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has a higher overclocked performance than the average processor (108,822 vs 9,051). The average processor scores 9,051 in overclocked PassMark.
  • 32x larger L3 cache
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (256 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 12.8x larger L2 cache
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (32 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 2.33x more L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (4 MB/core vs 1,714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1,714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 10.67x larger L1 cache
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (4,096 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 6.71x more transistors
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has more transistors than the average processor (33.2 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
  • 41.7% smaller process node
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has a lower process node than the average processor (7 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • More advanced foundry
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 7 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 112 more PCIe lanes
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (128 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • 32x more memory capacity
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (2,048 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • 4.47x higher memory bandwidth
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (204.8 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • Newer PCIe version
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3.0).
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • 8x more memory per DIMM
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has more memory per DIMM than the average processor (256 GB vs 32 GB). The average processor supports 32 GB of memory per DIMM.
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.

Total
Overall
Platform
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Power & Thermal
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Chagall PRO vs Kaby Lake).
  • 6 fewer memory channels
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has fewer memory channels than the average processor (8 vs 2). The average processor supports 2 memory channels.
  • No integrated graphics
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX does not include integrated graphics, the average processor does.
  • 6.22x higher base power
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has a higher base power draw than the average processor (280 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 6.22x higher TDP
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has a higher TDP than the average processor (280 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
  • No configurable TDP
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 5 °C lower TJ Max
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
  • 6.22x higher base power
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has a higher base power draw than the average processor (280 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
    When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <30 W

    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has a higher base power draw than the average processor (280 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.280 W vs 45 W
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Chagall PRO vs Kaby Lake).
    What it is: The internal core-design codename used for this processor generation.
    When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs at a deeper design level and want to identify the exact architecture behind marketing names.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Chagall PRO vs Kaby Lake).Chagall PRO vs Kaby Lake
  • 6.22x higher TDP
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has a higher TDP than the average processor (280 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
    When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <30 W

    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has a higher TDP than the average processor (280 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.280 W vs 45 W
  • 15.08x more expensive
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX is more expensive than the average processor (£3,770 vs £250).
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX is more expensive than the average processor (£3,770 vs £250).£3,770 vs £250
  • No configurable TDP
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
    What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
    When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 5 °C lower TJ Max
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
    What it is: The highest safe operating junction temperature before the CPU starts throttling or protecting itself.
    When it matters: When you tune cooling or monitor thermals under load.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=100 °C

    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.95 °C vs 100 °C
  • No integrated graphics
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX does not include integrated graphics, the average processor does.
    What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
    When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX does not include integrated graphics, the average processor does.
  • 56.9% lower user score
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has a lower user score than the average processor (5.10 vs 8,000).
    What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
    When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX has a lower user score than the average processor (5.10 vs 8,000).5.1 vs 8
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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX?

  • Unbeatable multi-core performance for highly parallel workloads like 3D rendering (Blender, Cinebench R23)
  • Massive scalability with 128 PCIe 4.0 lanes for extensive GPU and storage expansion
  • High memory capacity supporting up to 2TB of 8-channel DDR4 ECC RAM
  • Significant 20-30% generational performance uplift over the previous 3995WX due to Zen 3 architecture
  • Superior enterprise features including AMD Pro Security, Manageability, and Shadow Stack
  • Surprisingly manageable thermal design (280W TDP) that can be effectively air-cooled in optimized workstations

What customers dislike about AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX?

  • Extremely high price point (approx. $6,499 retail) making it difficult to justify for non-enterprise users
  • Diminishing returns in software not optimized for 64 cores, where the cheaper 32-core 5975WX often matches it
  • Weaker single-threaded performance compared to newer consumer-grade Zen 4 or Intel Raptor Lake chips
  • Suboptimal performance in specific applications like Adobe Lightroom Classic and Photoshop due to thread management overhead
  • Limited availability and restricted platform ecosystem (WRX80 motherboards only)
  • Significant platform power consumption under full system load, often exceeding 500W at the wall

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pugetsystems.com
23/06/2022
AMD Threadripper PRO 5000 WX-Series Content Creation Review

Puget Systems' review of the AMD Threadripper PRO 5000 WX-Series highlights a significant generational leap driven by the Zen 3 architecture, offering roughly 15% to 25% better performance in highly threaded tasks like V-Ray and Blender compared to the 3000 series. Pros include improved IPC and a 19% boost in single-core performance, which benefits 3D modeling, alongside superior...Read more

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tomshardware.com
21/08/2022
AMD Threadripper Pro 5995WX and 5975WX Review: Sheer Multi-Threaded Dominance

The AMD Threadripper Pro 5995WX (64-core) and 5975WX (32-core) introduce Zen 3 architecture to workstations, delivering unmatched multi-threaded performance, 128 PCIe 4.0 lanes, and support for up to 2TB of eight-channel DDR4 memory. Key advantages include a 19% IPC increase and advanced security features, with the 5995WX excelling in heavy rendering tasks while the 5975WX proves...Read more

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techspot.com
08/08/2022
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX Review

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX merges AMD's high-end desktop and professional lines, offering 64 Zen 3 cores, 128 threads, and 128 PCIe 4.0 lanes for workstations. A key pro is its 8-channel DDR4-3200 ECC memory support for doubled bandwidth, though a significant con is the high $6,500 price point, representing a 40% increase over its predecessor. The CPU delivers up to 28%...Read more

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servethehome.com
08/08/2022
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX WEPYC Review

The ServeTheHome review identifies the AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX as the premier workstation CPU, utilizing 64 Zen 3 cores and offering massive connectivity with 128 PCIe Gen 4 lanes and 8-channel DDR4 memory support. Performance leaps 20-30% over the previous generation in professional, heavily threaded tasks, though it faces diminishing returns in lightly threaded...Read more

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kitguru.net
14/02/2023
AMD Threadripper Pro 5000 WX-Series: Three CPUs tested!

KitGuru's review of the AMD Threadripper Pro 5000 WX-Series (5995WX, 5975WX, 5965WX) highlights the performance benefits of the Zen 3 architecture and its 32MB L3 cache, offering significant improvements in rendering and professional workloads. Key advantages include 128 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, eight-channel DDR4 memory support, and excellent thermal management under a 280W TDP. While...Read more

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heise.de
04/07/2022
Review: High-end workstation with AMD Threadripper Pro 5995WX", "Testing a high-end workstation with AMD Threadripper Pro 5995WX

The Heise review features a high-end workstation based on the AMD Threadripper Pro 5995WX, specifically testing the Lenovo ThinkStation P620. Built on the Zen 3 "Chagall" architecture, this 64-core, 128-thread processor offers significant performance gains over its predecessor, supporting 128 PCIe 4.0 lanes and up to 2TB of DDR4-3200 ECC RAM. Key advantages identified include...Read more

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notebookcheck.biz
09/02/2021
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX tested on Sharkstooth-CGL reference platform with 64 cores

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX, based on the Zen 3 "Chagall" architecture, delivers 64 cores and 128 threads on a 7nm process, boasting a 4.5 GHz boost clock and 256MB L3 cache. Tested on the WRX80 Sharkstooth-CGL platform, this workstation chip supports eight-channel DDR4-3200 memory and 128 PCIe 4.0 lanes, operating at a 280W TDP. Performance-wise, the processor excels in...Read more

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