Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX vs Ryzen 9 9900X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 9900X
2024
12 cores / 24 threads, 120 Watt
34.02
+10.2%
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX
2023
12 cores / 24 threads, 350 Watt
30.88

Ryzen 9 9900X outperforms Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX by a moderate 10% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking140169
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation67.6320.96
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency27.358.51
DesignerAMDAMD
ManufacturerTSMCTSMC
Architecture codenameGranite Ridge (2024−2025)Storm Peak (2023)
Release date15 August 2024 (less than a year ago)19 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$499$1,399

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 9900X has 223% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX.

Performance to price scatter graph

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 9900X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores12 (Dodeca-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads2424
Base clock speed4.4 GHz4.7 GHz
Boost clock speed5.6 GHz5.3 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography4 nm5 nm
Die size2x 70.6 mm22x 71 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °Cno data
Number of transistors16,630 million13,140 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 9900X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketAM5sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)120 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 9900X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsSMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4Ano data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 9900X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 9900X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon GraphicsN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 9900X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes24136

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating.

Ryzen 9 9900X 34.02
+10.2%
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX 30.88

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.

Ryzen 9 9900X 54701
+10.2%
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX 49651

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 34.02 30.88
Recency 15 August 2024 19 October 2023
Chip lithography 4 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 350 Watt

Ryzen 9 9900X has a 10.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 months, a 25% more advanced lithography process, and 191.7% lower power consumption.

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is our recommended choice as it beats the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX in performance tests.

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