AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX vs AMD EPYC 7302

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX or AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX, you'll need a motherboard with a WRX8 (sWRX8) socket.
The AMD EPYC 7302 features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 7302, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO Family AMD EPYC
3 Generation 2
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3000 Group AMD EPYC 7002
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX Name AMD EPYC 7302
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD EPYC 7302 has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7302 is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.3 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
12x Cores 16x
24 Threads 32
12 CPU Cores 16
4.0 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
normal Core architecture normal
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD EPYC 7302 does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 2.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
8 Memory channels 8
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200
2.0 TB Max. Memory 0 bytes
Yes ECC Yes
204.8 GB/s Bandwidth 204.8 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 280 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 155 W watts.
280 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 155 W
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Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 64.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD EPYC 7302 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 128.0 MB cache.
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Castle Peak (Zen 2) Architecture Rome (Zen 2)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q1/2021 Release date Q3/2019
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 2850 $
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
64.0 MB L3-Cache 128.0 MB
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7 nm Technology 7 nm
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
WRX8 (sWRX8) Socket SP3
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD EPYC 7302
16C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
16149
16149
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
12C 24T @ 4.0 GHz
12828
12828

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
12C 24T @ 4.0 GHz
11500
11500
AMD EPYC 7302
16C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
10254
10254

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
12C 24T @ 4.0 GHz
1652
1652
AMD EPYC 7302
16C 32T @ 3.0 GHz
1274
1274