AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX vs AMD Ryzen 9 7950X

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX or AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX – 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 5965WX features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 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 5965WX, you'll need a motherboard with a WRX8 (sWRX8) socket.
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 6 generation of the AMD Ryzen 9 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM5 (LGA 1718) socket.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000 Group AMD Ryzen 7000
4 Generation 6
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX Name AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO Family AMD Ryzen 9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX is 3.8 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 7950X has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is 4.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.7 GHz.
48 Threads 32
24x Cores 16x
24 CPU Cores 16
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.7 GHz
3.8 GHz Frequency 4.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X uses the AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael), which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Shaders 128
-- Release date Q3/2022
-- Technology 5 nm
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 2
-- GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
-- Generation 9
-- GPU (Turbo) 2.2 GHz
GPU name AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael)
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

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 83.2 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 DDR5-5200
Yes ECC Yes
2.0 TB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
8 Memory channels 2
204.8 GB/s Bandwidth 83.2 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 170 W watts.
None TDP (PL2) 230 W
280 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 170 W
95 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX 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 128.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 64.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q4/2022
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2, AVX512
7 nm Technology 5 nm
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
-- Release price 699 $
Chagall (Zen 3) Architecture Raphael (Zen 4)
128.0 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)
-- Part Number 100-100000514WOF
WRX8 (sWRX8) Socket AM5 (LGA 1718)
12.0 MB L2-Cache 16.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
40535
40535
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 4.5 GHz
38657
38657

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
30700
30700
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 4.5 GHz
29745
29745

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 4.5 GHz
24265
24265
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
23928
23928

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 4.5 GHz
20755
20755
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
18846
18846

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 4.5 GHz
2974
2974
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
2054
2054

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 4.5 GHz
2072
2072
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
1508
1508