AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX vs AMD EPYC Embedded 3451

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX or AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX – 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 3955WX features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 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 3955WX, you'll need a motherboard with a WRX8 (sWRX8) socket.
The AMD EPYC Embedded 3451 features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC Embedded 3451, you'll need a motherboard with a SP4 socket.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3000 Group AMD EPYC Embedded 3000
3 Generation 1
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX Name AMD EPYC Embedded 3451
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO Family AMD EPYC
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is 3.9 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 Embedded 3451 has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC Embedded 3451 is 2.14 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.9 GHz Frequency 2.14 GHz
16 CPU Cores 16
Yes Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
16x Cores 16x
32 Threads 32
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD EPYC Embedded 3451 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2666
204.8 GB/s Bandwidth 85.3 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
2.0 TB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
8 Memory channels 4
 
 

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 100 W watts.
None TDP down 80 W
280 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 100 W
95 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX 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 Embedded 3451 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
7 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
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Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2018
1149 $ Release price --
8.0 MB L2-Cache 8.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
64.0 MB L3-Cache 32.0 MB
WRX8 (sWRX8) Socket SP4
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Castle Peak (Zen 2) Architecture Snowy Owl (Zen)