Ryzen 9 5900X vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
2020
16 cores / 32 threads, 280 Watt
25.37
+3%
Ryzen 9 5900X
2020
12 cores / 24 threads, 105 Watt
24.62

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX outperforms Ryzen 9 5900X by a minimal 3% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Ryzen 9 5900X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking194201
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data30.90
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperAMD Ryzen 9
Power efficiency8.5722.19
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022)
Release date14 July 2020 (4 years ago)5 November 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$549

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Ryzen 9 5900X 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads3224
Base clock speed3.9 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz4.8 GHz
Multiplier3937
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache64 MB64 MB
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size74 mm22x 74 mm2(CCD) + 125 mm2 (IOD)
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °C95 °C
Number of transistors3,800 million0 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Ryzen 9 5900X 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
SocketTR4AM4
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Ryzen 9 5900X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno data86x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, Precision Boost 2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Ryzen 9 5900X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Ryzen 9 5900X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size2 TiB128 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidth204.8 GB/s51.196 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card--

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Ryzen 9 5900X.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes128no data

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 Threadripper PRO 3955WX 25.37
+3%
Ryzen 9 5900X 24.62

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.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX 40295
+3%
Ryzen 9 5900X 39114

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.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX 1684
Ryzen 9 5900X 2209
+31.2%

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.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX 12575
+5.2%
Ryzen 9 5900X 11957

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 25.37 24.62
Recency 14 July 2020 5 November 2020
Physical cores 16 12
Threads 32 24
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 105 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX has a 3% higher aggregate performance score, and 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads.

Ryzen 9 5900X, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 months, and 166.7% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Ryzen 9 5900X.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 9 5900X is a desktop one.


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