AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX vs AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

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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 Ryzen 9 5950X features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2020 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 9 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3000 Group AMD Ryzen 5000
3 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX Name AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO Family AMD Ryzen 9
 
 

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 Ryzen 9 5950X has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.9 GHz.
32 Threads 32
16x Cores 16x
16 CPU Cores 16
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.9 GHz
3.9 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200
Yes ECC Yes
2.0 TB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
8 Memory channels 2
204.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 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 105 W watts.
None TDP (PL2) 142 W
280 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
95 °C Tjunction max 95 °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 Ryzen 9 5950X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
Q1/2021 Release date Q4/2020
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
7 nm Technology 7 nm
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
1149 $ Release price 799 $
Castle Peak (Zen 2) Architecture Vermeer (Zen 3)
64.0 MB L3-Cache 64.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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WRX8 (sWRX8) Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
8.0 MB L2-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
16606
16606
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
16C 32T @ 3.9 GHz
15679
15679

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
16C 32T @ 3.9 GHz
13740
13740
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
13214
13214

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
12265
12265
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
16C 32T @ 3.9 GHz
10843
10843

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
2215
2215
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
16C 32T @ 3.9 GHz
1656
1656