Ryzen Threadripper 9960X vs EPYC 9135

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 9135
2024
16 cores / 32 threads, 200 Watt
34.76
Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
2025
24 cores / 48 threads, 350 Watt
55.69
+60.2%

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X outperforms EPYC 9135 by an impressive 60% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking12935
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation30.31no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency6.956.36
DesignerAMDAMD
ManufacturerTSMCTSMC
Architecture codenameTurin (2024)Shimada Peak (2025)
Release date10 October 2024 (less than a year ago)July 2025 (recently)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,214no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Performance to price scatter graph

Detailed specifications

EPYC 9135 and Ryzen Threadripper 9960X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads3248
Base clock speed3.65 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz5.3 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB (shared)128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography4 nm4 nm
Die size2x 70.6 mm24x 70.6 mm2
Number of transistors16,630 million33,260 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 9135 and Ryzen Threadripper 9960X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration21
SocketSP5sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)200 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 9135 and Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 9135 and Ryzen Threadripper 9960X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 9135 and Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 9135 and Ryzen Threadripper 9960X.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes12880

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating.

EPYC 9135 34.76
Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 55.69
+60.2%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.

EPYC 9135 57808
Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 92632
+60.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 34.76 55.69
Physical cores 16 24
Threads 32 48
Power consumption (TDP) 200 Watt 350 Watt

EPYC 9135 has 75% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X, on the other hand, has a 60.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is our recommended choice as it beats the AMD EPYC 9135 in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 9135 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a desktop one.

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