AMD's Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX performance scores, recorded in the Geekbench database

AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX: A Look Ahead

The tech world is abuzz with anticipation as the launch of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX approaches this month. This high-end processor, with a general specification of 96 cores and 192 threads, promises to redefine performance for professional workloads.

The Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX has been put through its paces in the Geekbench 6 multi-tread test, a short-duration benchmark designed to simulate everyday tasks like file compression, PDF rendering, and image filtering. While the chip scores impressively with 25,992 points in the multi-core test, its high core count may not provide a significant advantage in this particular test. Many of GB6's MT tests scale only up to 8-32 threads efficiently, leaving a large portion of the 9995WX's cores underutilized.

In the single-core test, however, the Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX lags behind, scoring 3,122 points. This indicates that in tasks that heavily rely on a single thread, such as gaming or single-core applications, the chip may not be as competitive as consumer PC-oriented processors.

It's important to note that the Geekbench 6 multi-tread test cannot fully exploit the capabilities of ultra-high-core-count CPUs like the Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX. Independent test lab results are yet to be published for the chip, but the most likely contender to replace user-generated Geekbench results is Igor's Lab.

As we await these upcoming benchmarks, it's worth keeping an eye on the M4 Max, which has been competitive with the Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX in the Geekbench multi-core test. In some runs, the Threadripper chip has beaten the M4 Max, while in others, it has slightly trailed. One thing is certain: the 9995WX leaves its Zen 4-based Ryzen Threadripper Pro 7995WX predecessor behind by a whopping 15% in the multi-core test.

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