FX-4320 vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX
2022
24 cores / 48 threads, 280 Watt
43.57
+2015%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX outperforms FX-4320 by a whopping 2015% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and FX-4320 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking561923
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency14.191.98
Architecture codenameChagall PRO (2022)Vishera (2012−2015)
Release date8 March 2022 (2 years ago)23 October 2012 (12 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and FX-4320 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads484
Base clock speed3.8 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.1 GHz
Multiplier38no data
L1 cache1536 KB192 KB
L2 cache12 MB4096 KB
L3 cache128 MB4096 KB
Chip lithography7 nm32 nm
Die size4x 81 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data71 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors16,600 million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and FX-4320 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
SocketWRX8AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and FX-4320. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and FX-4320 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and FX-4320. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR3-1866
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth204.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and FX-4320.

PCIe version4.0Not Listed
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 5965WX 43.57
+2015%
FX-4320 2.06

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 5965WX 66680
+2017%
FX-4320 3150

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 43.57 2.06
Recency 8 March 2022 23 October 2012
Physical cores 24 4
Threads 48 4
Chip lithography 7 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 95 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX has a 2015% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, 500% more physical cores and 1100% more threads, and a 357.1% more advanced lithography process.

FX-4320, on the other hand, has 194.7% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-4320 in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX is a server/workstation processor while FX-4320 is a desktop one.


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