Phenom II X2 550 vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
2022
64 cores / 128 threads, 280 Watt
60.44
+7959%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX outperforms Phenom II X2 550 by a whopping 7959% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX and Phenom II X2 550 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking182641
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.02
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Architecture codenameChagall PRO (2022)Callisto (2009−2010)
Release date8 March 2022 (2 years ago)4 November 2009 (14 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$133

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX and Phenom II X2 550 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 cores64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads1282
Base clock speed2.7 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz3.1 GHz
Multiplier27no data
L1 cache4 MB128 KB (per core)
L2 cache32 MB512 KB (per core)
L3 cache256 MB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm45 nm
Die size8x 81 mm2258 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors33,200 million758 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX and Phenom II X2 550 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 Watt80 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX and Phenom II X2 550. 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 5995WX and Phenom II X2 550 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX and Phenom II X2 550. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR3
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 5995WX and Phenom II X2 550.

PCIe version4.02.0
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 5995WX 60.44
+7959%
Phenom II X2 550 0.75

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 5995WX 93192
+7948%
Phenom II X2 550 1158

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 60.44 0.75
Recency 8 March 2022 4 November 2009
Physical cores 64 2
Threads 128 2
Chip lithography 7 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 80 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX has a 7958.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, 3100% more physical cores and 6300% more threads, and a 542.9% more advanced lithography process.

Phenom II X2 550, on the other hand, has 250% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Phenom II X2 550 in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is a server/workstation processor while Phenom II X2 550 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX and Phenom II X2 550, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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