Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX vs EPYC 8534P

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 8534P
2023
64 cores / 128 threads, 200 Watt
41.03
+2.7%
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX
2025
16 cores / 32 threads, 350 Watt
39.94

EPYC 8534P outperforms Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX by a minimal 3% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

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

Place in the ranking6671
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.8826.83
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency8.644.81
DesignerAMDAMD
ManufacturerTSMCTSMC
Architecture codenameSiena (2023−2024)Shimada Peak (2025)
Release date18 September 2023 (1 year ago)23 July 2025 (recently)
Launch price (MSRP)$4,950$1,649

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX has 290% better value for money than EPYC 8534P.

Performance to price scatter graph

Detailed specifications

EPYC 8534P and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads12832
Base clock speed2.3 GHz4.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz5.4 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache128 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm4 nm
Die size4x 73 mm22x 70.6 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)75 °Cno data
Number of transistors35,500 million16,630 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 8534P and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX 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 configuration11
SocketSP6sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)200 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 8534P and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX. 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 8534P and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 8534P and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 8534P and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes96136

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 8534P 41.03
+2.7%
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX 39.94

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 8534P 71900
+2.7%
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX 69993

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 41.03 39.94
Recency 18 September 2023 23 July 2025
Physical cores 64 16
Threads 128 32
Chip lithography 5 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 200 Watt 350 Watt

EPYC 8534P has a 2.7% higher aggregate performance score, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and 75% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and a 25% more advanced lithography process.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between AMD EPYC 8534P and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX.

Be aware that EPYC 8534P is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX is a desktop one.

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