Performance comparison: which is faster?
AMD EPYC 9654 (AMD, 2023) and AMD Threadripper PRO 5995WX (AMD, 2022) are compared here. Compare not only scores, but also whether the motherboard can be reused and which GPU class is balanced with each CPU.
Overall performance: EPYC 9654 is about 29.2% faster
The sockets differ (SP5 / sWRX8), so switching requires a motherboard replacement. For games, performance balance with the GPU (guideline CPU:GPU = 0.9:1) matters more than CPU speed alone.
Relative performance score (higher is faster). Actual speed varies by workload, cooling, and memory configuration.
| Item | EPYC 9654 | Threadripper PRO 5995WX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Score | 155,000 | 120,000 |
| Generation | EPYC | Threadripper |
| Socket | SP5 | sWRX8 |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2022 |
| Type | Server | Server |
| Compatible GPU Example | Radeon RX 6700 XT | GeForce RTX 5060 |
| If You Want To... | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Prioritize maximum speed for heavy work or a high-end GPU | EPYC 9654 |
| Upgrade while reusing the current motherboard | Choose the CPU matching your motherboard socket |
| Prioritize value and adequate performance | Threadripper PRO 5995WX (the lower model is often sufficient) |
EPYC 9654 is about 29.2% higher by score (EPYC 9654: 155000 points / Threadripper PRO 5995WX: 120000 points). For gaming, the GPU tier usually matters more than a few percent of CPU difference. For CPU-heavy work such as video editing and streaming, choose the faster CPU.
EPYC 9654 is EPYC, while Threadripper PRO 5995WX is Threadripper.The sockets differ (SP5 / sWRX8), so switching requires a motherboard replacement.
Using our CPU:GPU = 0.9:1 guideline, Radeon RX 6700 XT pairs well with EPYC 9654 and GeForce RTX 5060 pairs well with Threadripper PRO 5995WX. If either GPU is too strong or too weak, one part holds the other back.
