AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX vs Ryzen 9 5950X
General info
Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and Ryzen 9 5950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture and sales start time and price.
Technical specs
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and Ryzen 9 5950X 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.
Compatibility
Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and Ryzen 9 5950X 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.
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and Ryzen 9 5950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and Ryzen 9 5950X are enumerated here.
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and Ryzen 9 5950X.
Benchmark performance
Various benchmark results of Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and Ryzen 9 5950X. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.
Overall 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 tests, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario.
Gaming performance
Let's see how good Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and Ryzen 9 5950X are for gaming compared with game system requirements. Remember that sometimes official requirements may reflect real performance inaccurately.
Advantages of AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
37.6% better performance in benchmarks
Cheaper ($2749 vs $3132)
Higher base clock speed (3500 vs 3400 MHz)
AMD64 (AMD CPUs 64-bit architecture. Almost identical to Intel 64, save for some little and rarely used nuances)
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
Somewhat newer (5 November 2020 vs 14 July 2020)
Higher boost clock speed (4900 vs 4200 MHz)
Lower power consumption (105 vs 280 watts)
x86-64 (a general name for 64-bit extension of x86 instruction set. There are AMD64 and Intel 64 versions that differ very little)
So, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX or Ryzen 9 5950X?
Judging by the results of synthetic and gaming tests, Technical City recommends AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX.
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