AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX vs AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX or AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX – 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 5955WX features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 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 5955WX, you'll need a motherboard with a WRX8 (sWRX8) socket.
The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 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 5900X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000 Group AMD Ryzen 5000
4 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX Name AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO Family AMD Ryzen 9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX is 4.0 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 5900X has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
32 Threads 24
16x Cores 12x
16 CPU Cores 12
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.8 GHz
4.0 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 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 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 90 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX 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 5900X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
Q1/2022 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
-- Release price 549 $
Chagall (Zen 3) 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 6.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.0 GHz
19039
19039
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 3.7 GHz
14515
14515

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.0 GHz
17191
17191
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 3.7 GHz
12637
12637

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 3.7 GHz
2199
2199
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.0 GHz
2054
2054

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 3.7 GHz
1636
1636
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.0 GHz
1508
1508