AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX vs AMD Ryzen 9 5950X

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX or AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX – 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 5945WX features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX, 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.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX Name AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO Family AMD Ryzen 9
4 Generation 4
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000 Group AMD Ryzen 5000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX is 4.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 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.
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.9 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
4.1 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
24 Threads 32
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
12 CPU Cores 16
12x Cores 16x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX 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.
8 Memory channels 2
2.0 TB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
204.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

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.
95 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
None TDP (PL2) 142 W
280 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX 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.
Q1/2022 Release date Q4/2020
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6.0 MB L2-Cache 8.0 MB
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
Chagall (Zen 3) Architecture Vermeer (Zen 3)
7 nm Technology 7 nm
WRX8 (sWRX8) Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price 799 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
64.0 MB L3-Cache 64.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
16606
16606
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
12C 24T @ 4.1 GHz
15324
15324

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
12C 24T @ 4.1 GHz
13824
13824
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
13214
13214

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
2215
2215
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
12C 24T @ 4.1 GHz
2054
2054

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
1644
1644
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
12C 24T @ 4.1 GHz
1508
1508