Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX vs EPYC 7773X

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7773X
2022
64 cores / 128 threads, 280 Watt
52.12
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX
2025
64 cores / 128 threads, 350 Watt
89.19
+71.1%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX outperforms EPYC 7773X by an impressive 71% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking395
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data6.39
Market segmentServerServer
Power efficiency7.8410.73
DesignerAMDAMD
ManufacturerTSMCTSMC
Architecture codenameMilan-X (2022)Shimada Peak (2025)
Release date22 March 2022 (3 years ago)23 July 2025 (recently)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$7,999

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Performance to price scatter graph

Detailed specifications

EPYC 7773X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)
Threads128128
Base clock speed2.2 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz5.4 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache768 MB (shared)256 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm4 nm
Die size8x 81 mm28x 70.6 mm2
Number of transistors33,200 million66,520 million
64 bit support-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7773X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration21
SocketSP3sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7773X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7773X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7773X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7773X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes128136

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating.

EPYC 7773X 52.12
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX 89.19
+71.1%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.

EPYC 7773X 91340
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX 156305
+71.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 52.12 89.19
Recency 22 March 2022 23 July 2025
Chip lithography 7 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 350 Watt

EPYC 7773X has 25% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX, on the other hand, has a 71.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, and a 75% more advanced lithography process.

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX is our recommended choice as it beats the AMD EPYC 7773X in performance tests.

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