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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£9,790
  • Avg. price in US: ~$11,700
  • PassMark benchmark result: 173772
  • N. of physical cores: 96
  • CPU boost clock speed: 5.4 GHz

AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

8.8

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%

9.0

Technical Score

10.0%

7.3

User score

Excellent
9.0

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%

9.6

Performance

18.0%

9.1

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

9.3

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

3.4

Power & Thermal

4.0%

9.2

Platform

1.0%

2.8

Integrated Graphics

Exceptional
7.3

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%

10

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
5.0
(1)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

Very good
  • 9.2
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    9.0

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    9.0

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    8.8

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    10

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    10

    N. of physical cores

  • 10
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    10

    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 9995WX is a flagship workstation processor built on the Zen 5 architecture, featuring a massive 96 cores and 192 threads. Operating on the sTR5 socket, it delivers a base clock speed of 2.5 GHz and a maximum boost clock of up to 5.4 GHz, supported by an expansive 384 MB L3 cache and a 350W TDP. Key advantages include its 128 PCIe 5.0 lanes for high-bandwidth expansion and support for 8-channel DDR5-6400 RDIMM memory, providing unmatched multi-threaded performance for simulation, rendering, and AI workloads. However, its primary drawbacks are its extremely high retail price—often exceeding £10,000—and the requirement for specialized WRX90 motherboards and high-end cooling solutions to manage its significant power draw and thermal output.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX

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%

9.6

Performance

18.0%

9.1

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

9.3

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

3.4

Power & Thermal

4.0%

9.2

Platform

1.0%

2.8

Integrated Graphics

9.0
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has a technical score of 8.96 points, which is higher than that of 99.9% 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%

10

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
5.0
(1)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

7.3
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has a user score of 7.3 points, which is lower than that of 92.4% 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.
1.0
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% 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%

8.8

Overall score

40.0%

1.0

Price

6.5
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.5 points, which is higher than 53% 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 9995WX 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.
professional 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

sTR5
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX uses the sTR5 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 94.3% of processors and equal to that of 1.4% 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

WRX90, TRX50
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX supports WRX90, TRX50 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 99% of processors and equal to that of 1% 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 9995WX 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+

96
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has 96 CPU cores, which is more than 99.9% of processors and equal to 0.1% 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+

192
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX offers 192 CPU threads, which is more than 99.9% of processors and equal to 0.1% 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 9995WX 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

5.4 GHz
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX reaches a boost clock of 5.4 GHz which is higher than that of 94.9% of processors and equal to that of 2.6% 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

96 x 2.5 GHz
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has a base clock of 96x2.5 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

4 nm
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX uses a 4 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 88.4% of processors and equal to that of 7.5% 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 4 nm
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX is built on the TSMC 4 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 87% of processors and equal to that of 7.5% 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

384 MB
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has an L3 cache of 384 MB which is larger than that of 99.9% of processors and equal to that of 0.1% 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

96 MB
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has an L2 cache of 96 MB which is larger than that of 99.9% of processors and equal to that of 0.1% 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

7,680 KB
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has an L1 cache of 7,680 KB which is larger than that of 99.9% 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

DDR5
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX supports DDR DDR5, which is newer than that of 66.4% of processors and equal to that of 12.6% 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

6,400 MHz
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX supports memory speeds up to 6,400 MHz, which is higher than that of 83.9% of processors and equal to 8.1% 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

DDR5-6400 MHz
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR5-6,400 MHz, which is higher than that of 88.5% of processors and equal to 2.4% 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

6,400 MHz
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX supports XMP/EXPO memory speeds up to 6,400 MHz, which is higher than that of 97.3% of processors and equal to 2% of processors.
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

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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 9995WX 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

350 W
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has a TDP of 350 W which is higher than that of 98.7% of processors and equal to that of 1.3% 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

350 W
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has a base power of 350 W which is higher than that of 98.7% of processors and equal to that of 1.3% 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

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% support configurable TDP.
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX vs the average processor

  • 16.5x higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (173,772 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 9995WX has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (173,772 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.173,772 vs 10,532.5
  • 6.29x higher multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (30,170 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 9995WX has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (30,170 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.30,170 vs 4,793
  • 90 more CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has more CPU cores than the average processor (96 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 9995WX has more CPU cores than the average processor (96 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.96 vs 6
  • 24.51x better multi-core performance
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (68,224 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 9995WX has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (68,224 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.68,224 vs 2,783
  • 84.3% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,575 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,575 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.4,575 vs 2,483
  • 2.08x higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (3,054 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (3,054 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.3,054 vs 1,471
  • 184 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has more CPU threads than the average processor (192 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 9995WX has more CPU threads than the average processor (192 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.192 vs 8
  • 48x larger L3 cache
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (384 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 9995WX has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (384 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.384 MB vs 8 MB
  • Modern CPU socket
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (sTR5 vs FP2).
  • 5 year/s newer release date
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has a newer release date than the average processor (2025 vs 2020).
  • Higher-end processor class
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX belongs to a higher-end processor class than the average processor (workstation vs mobile).
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
  • 16.5x higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (173,772 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 6.29x higher multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (30,170 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 90 more CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has more CPU cores than the average processor (96 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 24.51x better multi-core performance
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (68,224 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 84.3% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,575 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 2.08x higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (3,054 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 184 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has more CPU threads than the average processor (192 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 25.6% higher boost clock
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • Unlocked for overclocking
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not.
  • 48x larger L3 cache
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (384 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 38.4x larger L2 cache
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (96 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Shimada Peak vs Kaby Lake).
  • 66.7% smaller process node
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has a lower process node than the average processor (4 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 2.33x more L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX 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.
  • 20x larger L1 cache
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (7,680 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • More advanced foundry
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 4 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 20.16x more transistors
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has more transistors than the average processor (99.8 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
  • 2x more L2 per core
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • 132 more PCIe lanes
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (148 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • Newer PCIe version
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 vs 3.0).
  • 8.94x higher memory bandwidth
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (409.6 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • 2.18x higher memory speed
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (6,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • Supports memory overclocking
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • Newer DDR support
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR5 vs DDR4).
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX 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.

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Platform
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Power & Thermal
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • 32.5% lower bus transfer rate
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has a lower bus transfer rate than the average processor (5.4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.
  • 6 fewer memory channels
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX 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 9995WX does not include integrated graphics, the average processor does.
  • 7.78x higher base power
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has a higher base power draw than the average processor (350 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 7.78x higher TDP
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has a higher TDP than the average processor (350 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
  • No configurable TDP
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 5 °C lower TJ Max
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
  • 7.78x higher base power
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has a higher base power draw than the average processor (350 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 9995WX has a higher base power draw than the average processor (350 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.350 W vs 45 W
  • 7.78x higher TDP
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has a higher TDP than the average processor (350 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 9995WX has a higher TDP than the average processor (350 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.350 W vs 45 W
  • 39.16x more expensive
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX is more expensive than the average processor (£9,790 vs £250).
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX is more expensive than the average processor (£9,790 vs £250).£9,790 vs £250
  • No configurable TDP
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX 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 9995WX does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 5 °C lower TJ Max
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX 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 9995WX 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 9995WX 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 9995WX does not include integrated graphics, the average processor does.
  • 9.6% lower user score
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has a lower user score than the average processor (7.30 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 9995WX has a lower user score than the average processor (7.30 vs 8,000).7.3 vs 8
  • 6 fewer memory channels
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has fewer memory channels than the average processor (8 vs 2). The average processor supports 2 memory channels.
    What it is: The number of memory channels the processor can use.
    When it matters: When you care about memory bandwidth and platform capability.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: 2

    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has fewer memory channels than the average processor (8 vs 2). The average processor supports 2 memory channels.8 vs 2
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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX?

  • Unmatched multi-core performance for heavy workstation tasks like rendering, simulation, and 3D animation.
  • Massive 96-core/192-thread count based on the advanced Zen 5 architecture.
  • Extensive platform capabilities, including support for 8-channel DDR5-6400 ECC memory and 128 usable PCIe 5.0 lanes.
  • Excellent for virtualization and AI workloads, with the ability to handle massive parallel tasks simultaneously.
  • Unlocked multiplier simplifies overclocking for extreme performance enthusiasts.

What customers dislike about AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX?

  • Extremely high MSRP of approximately $11,699, making it inaccessible for most users.
  • High power consumption with a 350W default TDP that can peak much higher under load or when overclocked.
  • Requires high-end, often custom, cooling solutions to manage significant heat output and avoid thermal throttling.
  • Single-core performance is not competitive with mainstream desktop CPUs for bursty consumer tasks.
  • Performance can be bottlenecked in certain workloads if used on lower-tier platforms with fewer memory channels.

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pugetsystems.com
23/07/2025
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9000WX Content Creation Review

The Puget Systems review of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9000WX highlights it as a dominant workstation platform based on Zen 5 architecture, offering a 15–25% performance uplift over the 7000WX generation with up to 96 cores. The processors deliver unmatched multi-core performance, particularly in rendering, while providing extensive platform capabilities like 128 PCIe 5.0 lanes....Read more

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aecmag.com
03/02/2026
Review: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9000 Series

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series, featuring Zen 5 architecture, offers a 16% IPC uplift and faster DDR5-6400 memory support, maintaining up to 96 cores and 350W TDP. Pro models provide eight memory channels and 128 PCIe 5.0 lanes, while HEDT variants offer a 4-channel solution. Performance benchmarks show the 96-core Pro 9995WX providing a 22% increase over its predecessor in...Read more

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phoronix.com
14/08/2025
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX Performance With TRX50 + Quad Channel DDR5

The Phoronix review of the 96-core AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX analyzes its performance on a TRX50 platform with quad-channel DDR5-6400 memory. While the PRO series is native to eight-channel WRX90, this testing evaluates a lower-cost setup for users prioritizing core count over maximum memory bandwidth. The processor demonstrates significant strengths in multi-threaded tasks,...Read more

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phoronix.com
14/08/2025
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX Performance With TRX50 + Quad Channel DDR5

Phoronix reviewed the 96-core AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX on a quad-channel TRX50 motherboard, finding that while compatible, the platform limits the processor's full potential due to memory bandwidth constraints. The 9995WX on TRX50 provides only a marginal 3% performance boost over the 64-core 9980X in geometric mean, as the four-channel DDR5-6400 setup leaves 32 cores...Read more

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igorslab.de
19/07/2025
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX – 96 Zen 5 cores crush Cinebench

Leaked benchmarks of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX, featuring 96 Zen 5 cores, reveal a massive 173,452 points in Cinebench R23, signaling a significant ~45% to 60% performance jump over its predecessor, the 7995WX. This workstation monster showcases incredible architectural efficiency, nearly matching previous liquid-nitrogen world records under standard, albeit extreme,...Read more

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pausehardware.com
19/07/2025
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX: The 96-Core Monster

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX, featuring a 96-core Zen 5 architecture, represents a significant workstation performance leap, scoring 173,452 in Cinebench R23 with PBO enabled. Manual overclocking to 5 GHz across all cores increased this score to 186,800, demonstrating a 60% to 86% improvement over the 7995WX. The chip, which includes 384 MB of L3 cache and 128 PCIe 5.0...Read more

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ordassoluciones.com
25/10/2025
AMD's Monster: Discovering the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX is a 96-core, 192-thread workstation processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, designed for extreme professional workloads like 3D rendering, simulation, and AI training. It delivers 12-15% performance gains over previous generations, supporting 128 PCIe 5.0 lanes and up to 2TB of 8-channel DDR5 memory. While offering unparalleled...Read more

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tomshw.it
14/08/2025
Threadripper Pro 9995WX runs 400 copies of Doom (and 8 of Crysis)

The AMD Threadripper Pro 9995WX, featuring 96 cores and 192 threads, demonstrated extreme processing power by running 400 simultaneous instances of Doom, distributed across four virtual machines. This Zen 5-based "Shimada Peak" processor, boosting up to 5.4 GHz with 8-channel DDR5 support, ran 100 copies per VM while leaving significant performance headroom. While showcasing...Read more

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macitynet.it
07/03/2026
Threadripper Pro 9995WX with 96 cores spotted in Geekbench tests

The LaCie Rugged RAID Pro is a 4TB, field-ready storage solution designed for creative professionals, featuring hardware RAID 0/1 for speed or redundancy and an integrated UHS-II SD card reader. It boasts high durability with IP54 water/dust resistance and drop protection, along with fast USB-C connectivity, though it relies on mechanical HDDs rather than SSDs. While offering robust...Read more

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