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AMD Threadripper 9960X vs AMD Threadripper PRO 9995WX: Comparison
Threadripper 9960X vs Threadripper PRO 9995WX: the l3 cache difference
On l3 cache the spread is 60%, Threadripper 9960X 152 MB against Threadripper PRO 9995WX 384 MB, so Threadripper PRO 9995WX takes it. The benchmark result agrees. Blender Cycles (CPU) puts Threadripper PRO 9995WX 66% ahead, 2,645 against 894 over 14 runs. Add memory channels to that, 4 channels on the Threadripper 9960X versus 8 channels on the Threadripper PRO 9995WX, and the pattern holds.
Who each one is for
The Threadripper 9960X suits content creators mixing single- and multi-threaded work and software developers with large compile jobs, though it is not the pick for gaming-focused builds and users on air cooling under 240mm. Buy the Threadripper PRO 9995WX for studios rendering at massive scale and engineering teams running heavy simulation, though it is the wrong buy for gamers and anyone on a limited cooling or power budget. Our rating of the Threadripper 9960X (8.9/10): the Threadripper 9960X is a well-balanced high-core-count chip that handles both single-threaded and parallel workloads without the premium of the top-tier models. Our rating of the Threadripper PRO 9995WX (9.5/10): the Threadripper PRO 9995WX is the fastest multi-threaded consumer-adjacent CPU AMD sells, but its price and cooling demands make sense only for teams whose software actually scales to 192 threads.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Boost clock, tdp, release year, core architecture and socket read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 1 further specification as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Threadripper 9960X and Threadripper PRO 9995WX differ on core count?
Yes. Core Count reads 24 cores on the Threadripper 9960X versus 96 cores on the Threadripper PRO 9995WX.
Is the ECC Support the same on the Threadripper 9960X and Threadripper PRO 9995WX?
It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Release Year
- AMD Threadripper 9960X
- 2025
- AMD Threadripper PRO 9995WX
- 2025
Core Count
- AMD Threadripper 9960X
- 24 cores
- AMD Threadripper PRO 9995WX
- 96 cores
Thread Count
- AMD Threadripper 9960X
- 48 threads
- AMD Threadripper PRO 9995WX
- 192 threads
Core Architecture
- AMD Threadripper 9960X
- Zen 5 "Shimada Peak"
- AMD Threadripper PRO 9995WX
- Zen 5 "Shimada Peak"
Base Clock
- AMD Threadripper 9960X
- 4.3 GHz
- AMD Threadripper PRO 9995WX
- 2.5 GHz
Boost Clock
- AMD Threadripper 9960X
- 5.4 GHz
- AMD Threadripper PRO 9995WX
- 5.4 GHz
L3 Cache
- AMD Threadripper 9960X
- 152 MB-60%
- AMD Threadripper PRO 9995WX
- 384 MBBest
Socket
- AMD Threadripper 9960X
- sTR5
- AMD Threadripper PRO 9995WX
- sTR5
Memory Channels
- AMD Threadripper 9960X
- 4 channels-50%
- AMD Threadripper PRO 9995WX
- 8 channelsBest
ECC Support
- AMD Threadripper 9960X
- Yes
- AMD Threadripper PRO 9995WX
- Yes
TDP
- AMD Threadripper 9960X
- 350 W
- AMD Threadripper PRO 9995WX
- 350 W
Memory Support
- AMD Threadripper 9960X
- Quad-channel ECC-capable DDR5
- AMD Threadripper PRO 9995WX
- 8-channel ECC DDR5Best
Benchmarks
- 3D Rendering
Blender Cycles (CPU)
- AMD Threadripper 9960X
- 894-66%
- AMD Threadripper PRO 9995WX
- 2,645Best
Blender 4.5, Blender Open Data (CC0). Median of monster + junkshop + classroom, combined samples/min.
Renders a 3D scene using every core. Shows speed for 3D and rendering work, not gaming.
Which one should you pick?
Choose 9960X if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose 9995WX if you want the higher L3 cache (384 MB vs 152 MB), the higher memory channels (8 channels vs 4 channels) and the higher blender cycles (CPU) (2,645 vs 894).
Verdict
AMD Threadripper 9960X
8.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The Threadripper 9960X is a well-balanced high-core-count chip that handles both single-threaded and parallel workloads without the premium of the top-tier models.
AMD Threadripper PRO 9995WX
9.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The Threadripper PRO 9995WX is the fastest multi-threaded consumer-adjacent CPU AMD sells, but its price and cooling demands make sense only for teams whose software actually scales to 192 threads.