Threadripper PRO 7945WX vs Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

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Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 7960X and Threadripper PRO 7945WX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking28not rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation33.40no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency14.24no data
Architecture codenameStorm Peak (2023)Storm Peak (2023)
Release date19 October 2023 (1 year ago)19 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,499$1,399

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X and 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads4824
Base clock speed4.2 GHz4.7 GHz
Boost clock speed5.3 GHz5.3 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache128 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm5 nm
Die size4x 71 mm22x 71 mm2
Number of transistors26,280 million13,140 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 7960X and 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
SocketsTR5sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)350 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 7960X and Threadripper PRO 7945WX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 7960X and Threadripper PRO 7945WX are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 7960X and 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 cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 7960X and Threadripper PRO 7945WX.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes48128

Pros & cons summary


Physical cores 24 12
Threads 48 24

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X has 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

We couldn't decide between Ryzen Threadripper 7960X and Threadripper PRO 7945WX. We've got no test results to judge.


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