Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
Aggregate performance score
Ryzen 7 7800X3D outperforms Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX by a minimal 2% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Ryzen 7 7800X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 226 | 214 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | 19 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 8.51 | 36.84 |
| Market segment | Server | Desktop processor |
| Series | AMD Ryzen Threadripper | no data |
| Architecture codename | Matisse (2019−2020) | Raphael (Zen4) |
| Release date | 14 July 2020 (3 years ago) | 4 January 2023 (1 year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $449 |
| Current price | $1961 | $535 (1.2x MSRP) |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 333% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX.
Detailed specifications
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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 | 12 (Dodeca-Core) | 8 (Octa-Core) |
| Threads | 24 | 16 |
| Base clock speed | 4 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 4.3 GHz | 5 GHz |
| L1 cache | 64K (per core) | 64K (per core) |
| L2 cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 64 MB | 96 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 7 nm, 12 nm | 5 nm |
| Die size | 74 mm2 | 71 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | no data | 89 °C |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 95 °C | 61 °C |
| Number of transistors | 3,800 million | 6,570 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | + | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
Compatibility
Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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 | TR4 | AM5 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 280 Watt | 120 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Ryzen 7 7800X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Instruction set extensions | no data | 86x MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, BMI1, BMI2, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT SHA, XFR2, Precision Boost 2 |
| AES-NI | + | + |
| AVX | + | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Ryzen 7 7800X3D are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Maximum memory size | 2 TiB | no data |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 204.8 GB/s | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | - | AMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Ryzen 7 7800X3D.
| PCIe version | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 128 | 24 |
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.
Ryzen 7 7800X3D outperforms Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX by 2% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
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.
Benchmark coverage: 68%
Ryzen 7 7800X3D outperforms Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX by 2% in Passmark.
GeekBench 5 Single-Core
GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.
Benchmark coverage: 42%
Ryzen 7 7800X3D outperforms Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX by 64% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.
Benchmark coverage: 42%
Ryzen 7 7800X3D outperforms Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX by 40% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 21.66 | 22.17 |
| Recency | 14 July 2020 | 4 January 2023 |
| Physical cores | 12 | 8 |
| Threads | 24 | 16 |
| Chip lithography | 7 nm | 5 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 280 Watt | 120 Watt |
Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Ryzen 7 7800X3D.
Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 7 7800X3D is a desktop one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Ryzen 7 7800X3D, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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