Ryzen AI Max 390 vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
2023
24 cores / 48 threads, 350 Watt
50.97
+80.7%
Ryzen AI Max 390
2025
12 cores / 24 threads, 55 Watt
28.21

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX outperforms Ryzen AI Max 390 by an impressive 81% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking37181
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation17.15no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
Power efficiency13.9349.07
DesignerAMDAMD
ManufacturerTSMCTSMC
Architecture codenameStorm Peak (2023)Strix Halo (2025)
Release date19 October 2023 (1 year ago)6 January 2025 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$2,649no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and Ryzen AI Max 390 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads4824
Base clock speed4.2 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5.3 GHz5 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache128 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm4 nm
Die size4x 71 mm22x 70.6 mm2
Number of transistors26,280 millionno data
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and Ryzen AI Max 390 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
SocketsTR5FP11
Power consumption (TDP)350 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and Ryzen AI Max 390. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and Ryzen AI Max 390 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and Ryzen AI Max 390. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5LPDDR5X

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AAMD Radeon 8050S

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and Ryzen AI Max 390.

PCIe version5.04.0
PCI Express lanes12816

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.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX 50.97
+80.7%
Ryzen AI Max 390 28.21

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. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX 81768
+80.7%
Ryzen AI Max 390 45248

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 50.97 28.21
Recency 19 October 2023 6 January 2025
Physical cores 24 12
Threads 48 24
Chip lithography 5 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 55 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX has a 80.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Ryzen AI Max 390, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, a 25% more advanced lithography process, and 536.4% lower power consumption.

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX is our recommended choice as it beats the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen AI Max 390 is a notebook one.

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