CPU Showdown

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WXvsEPYC 9755

The EPYC 9755 is a massive 128-core server CPU built for heavy data center workloads, while the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is a high-end desktop chip for prosumers and content creators.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C / 64T · 250W
VS
AMD EPYC 9755
128C / 256T · 500W
AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

Zen+ · 12 nm · 2018

19score
4.1/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
32 / 64
TDP
250W
Boost Clock
4.2 GHz
L3 Cache
64 MB

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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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Aggregate Performance

Overall Performance Score

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

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
19
EPYC 9755Winner
100
EPYC 9755 leads by 426.3% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#90Ryzen 9 3900XT20
#91Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX19
#92Core i9-10980XE19
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsRyzen Threadripper 2990WXEPYC 9755
Cores
Total Cores32128
Threads64256
Base Clock3.0 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost Clock4.2 GHz4.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache16 MB128 MB
L3 Cache64 MB512 MB
Platform
SocketSocket TR4SP5
MemoryDDR4DDR5
PCIePCIe 5.0
Power
Base TDP250W500W
General
ArchitectureZen+Turin
Process12 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The EPYC 9755 wins overall, offering vastly more cores and memory for heavy server workloads than the older Threadripper 2990WX.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Threadripper 2990WX is the smarter pick if you need a cheaper high-core-count processor for lighter tasks.

When the other wins

The Threadripper 2990WX is the right choice when you have a limited budget and need a capable CPU for moderate multi-threaded work without the high power draw.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX better than the EPYC 9755?

Overall the EPYC 9755 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 19 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX in most workloads.

How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 426% faster than the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX or the EPYC 9755?

If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 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.