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Ryzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX
The Ryzen 5 5500 is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Ryzen 5 550043% Score
- Up to 4522% cheaper – $83.00 vs $7349
- Up to 3330% better value for money
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX90% Score
- Up to 35% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 1 year and 7 months newer
- Up to 4522% more expensive – $7349 vs $83.00
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Scorehelp
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX ranks 49 points higher.
Coreshelp
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX has 58 more cores.
Threadshelp
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX has 116 more threads.
L3 Cachehelp
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX has 240 MB more L3 cache.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 5 5500 has a 12% higher base clock.
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX boosts 21% higher.
AM4
Sockethelp
sTR5Cezanne
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Storm PeakDesktop
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Server/WorkstationNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics3200 MHz (DDR4)
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5200 MHz (DDR5)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 5500 or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX?expand_more
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX. It's 109% faster than the Ryzen 5 5500 on average across 100+ games, scoring 90/100 vs 43/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX than Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
109% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 5 5500 or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX?expand_more
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 90/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 5500 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 5500 scores 43/100, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX scores 90/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 5 5500 or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Ryzen 5 5500 or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX?expand_more
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX is the stronger pick at 90/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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