CPU Showdown

EPYC 9755vsRyzen Threadripper 9960X

The AMD EPYC 9755 is a 128-core server chip built for massive data centers and virtualization workloads, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a 24-core high-end desktop processor aimed at creative professionals who need strong single-threaded speed.

AMD EPYC 9755
128C / 256T · 500W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
24C / 48T · 350W
AMD

EPYC 9755

Turin · 4 nm · 2024

100score
2.8/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
128 / 256
TDP
500W
Boost Clock
4.1 GHz
L3 Cache
512 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025

56score
4.9/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
24 / 48
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.3 GHz
L3 Cache
128 MB

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Aggregate Performance

Overall Performance Score

A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.

EPYC 9755Winner
100
Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
56
EPYC 9755 leads by 78.6% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#6Ryzen Threadripper 9960X56
#7Ryzen Threadripper 7960X50
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.

SpecsEPYC 9755Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
Cores
Total Cores12824
Threads25648
Base Clock2.7 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost Clock4.1 GHz5.3 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache128 MB24 MB
L3 Cache512 MB128 MB
Platform
SocketSP5sTR5
MemoryDDR5DDR5
PCIePCIe 5.0PCIe 5.0
Power
Base TDP500W350W
General
ArchitectureTurinShimada Peak
Process4 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The EPYC 9755 wins for massive multi-threaded workloads with its huge core count, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is better for single-thread speed and lower power use.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Threadripper 9960X offers a smarter balance of speed and efficiency without the extreme power demands of the EPYC 9755.

When the other wins

The weaker Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is the right choice for a high-end workstation where faster per-core performance and lower heat output matter more than raw core count.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the EPYC 9755 better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?

Overall the EPYC 9755 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 56 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X in most workloads.

How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 79% faster than the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the EPYC 9755 or the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?

If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.