Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX vs Ryzen Threadripper 1950
Aggregate performance score
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 1950 by a whopping 242% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 1950 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 513 | 38 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Server |
| Series | no data | AMD Ryzen Threadripper |
| Architecture codename | Zen (2017−2020) | Chagall PRO (2022) |
| Release date | 29 July 2017 (7 years ago) | 8 March 2022 (2 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 1950 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX 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 cores | 16 (Hexadeca-Core) | 32 (Dotriaconta-Core) |
| Threads | 32 | 64 |
| Base clock speed | 3.2 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.2 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Multiplier | no data | 36 |
| L1 cache | 96K (per core) | 2 MB |
| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | 16 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 128 MB |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Die size | 213 mm2 | 4x 81 mm2 |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | no data | 95 °C |
| Number of transistors | 9,600 million | 16,600 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
Compatibility
Information on Ryzen Threadripper 1950 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX 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 configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | SP3r2 | WRX8 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 180 Watt | 280 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| AVX | + | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR4 Quad-channel | DDR4-3200 |
| Maximum memory size | no data | 2 TiB |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | no data | 204.8 GB/s |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX.
| PCIe version | no data | 4.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 128 |
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. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 14.32 | 49.03 |
| Recency | 29 July 2017 | 8 March 2022 |
| Physical cores | 16 | 32 |
| Threads | 32 | 64 |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 180 Watt | 280 Watt |
Ryzen Threadripper 1950 has 55.6% lower power consumption.
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX, on the other hand, has a 242.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 in performance tests.
Note that Ryzen Threadripper 1950 is a desktop processor while Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX is a server/workstation one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 1950 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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