Ryzen 9 9900X vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX
2023
64 cores / 128 threads, 350 Watt
83.85
+143%
Ryzen 9 9900X
2024
12 cores / 24 threads, 120 Watt
34.55

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX outperforms Ryzen 9 9900X by a whopping 143% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and Ryzen 9 9900X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking4109
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.0666.91
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency22.6927.26
Architecture codenameStorm Peak (2023)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date19 October 2023 (1 year ago)15 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$7,349$499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 9900X has 1004% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and Ryzen 9 9900X 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads12824
Base clock speed3.2 GHz4.4 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz5.6 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache256 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm4 nm
Die size8x 71 mm22x 70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Number of transistors52,560 million16,630 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and Ryzen 9 9900X 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
SocketsTR5AM5
Power consumption (TDP)350 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and Ryzen 9 9900X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataSMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and Ryzen 9 9900X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and Ryzen 9 9900X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AAMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and Ryzen 9 9900X.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes12824

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 7985WX 83.85
+143%
Ryzen 9 9900X 34.55

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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 7985WX 133194
+143%
Ryzen 9 9900X 54883

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 83.85 34.55
Recency 19 October 2023 15 August 2024
Physical cores 64 12
Threads 128 24
Chip lithography 5 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 120 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX has a 142.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 433.3% more physical cores and 433.3% more threads.

Ryzen 9 9900X, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 9 months, a 25% more advanced lithography process, and 191.7% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 9 9900X in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 9 9900X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and Ryzen 9 9900X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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