EPYC 7543P vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
2020
32 cores / 64 threads, 280 Watt
40.73
EPYC 7543P
2021
32 cores / 64 threads, 225 Watt
43.12
+5.9%

EPYC 7543P outperforms Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX by a small 6% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and EPYC 7543P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking5546
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation16.9510.00
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperAMD EPYC
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Milan (2021)
Release date14 July 2020 (3 years ago)15 March 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$2,730
Current price$2400 $3823 (1.4x MSRP)

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX has 70% better value for money than EPYC 7543P.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and EPYC 7543P 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 cores32 (Dotriaconta-Core)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads6464
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz3.7 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache128 MB256 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm7 nm+
Die size74 mm28x 81 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors3,800 million33,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplierYesYes

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and EPYC 7543P 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
SocketsWRX8SP3
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt225 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and EPYC 7543P. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2, XFR 2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and EPYC 7543P are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and EPYC 7543P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size2 TiB4 TiB
Maximum memory bandwidth204.8 GB/s204.795 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and EPYC 7543P.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes128128

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 3975WX 40.73
EPYC 7543P 43.12
+5.9%

EPYC 7543P outperforms Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX by 6% 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 Threadripper PRO 3975WX 62990
EPYC 7543P 66687
+5.9%

EPYC 7543P outperforms Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX by 6% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 40.73 43.12
Recency 14 July 2020 15 March 2021
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 225 Watt

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and EPYC 7543P.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX is a desktop processor while EPYC 7543P is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and EPYC 7543P, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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