EPYC 7663 vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
2022
16 cores / 32 threads, 280 Watt
32.73
EPYC 7663
2021
56 cores / 112 threads, 240 Watt
53.64
+63.9%

EPYC 7663 outperforms Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX by an impressive 64% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and EPYC 7663 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking13030
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data4.80
Market segmentServerServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperAMD EPYC
Power efficiency10.6620.38
Architecture codenameChagall PRO (2022)Milan (2021−2023)
Release date8 March 2022 (2 years ago)15 March 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$6,366

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and EPYC 7663 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)56 (Hexapentaconta-Core)
Threads32112
Base clock speed4 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz3.5 GHz
Multiplier4020
L1 cache1 MB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache8 MB512 KB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB256 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm7 nm+
Die size4x 81 mm28x 81 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors16,600 million33,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and EPYC 7663 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 configuration12
SocketWRX8SP3
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt240 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and EPYC 7663. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and EPYC 7663 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and EPYC 7663. 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 5955WX and EPYC 7663.

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 5955WX 32.73
EPYC 7663 53.64
+63.9%

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 5955WX 50096
EPYC 7663 82087
+63.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 32.73 53.64
Recency 8 March 2022 15 March 2021
Physical cores 16 56
Threads 32 112
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 240 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX has an age advantage of 11 months.

EPYC 7663, on the other hand, has a 63.9% higher aggregate performance score, 250% more physical cores and 250% more threads, and 16.7% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 7663 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX in performance tests.


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