Phenom X3 8450e vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX

Aggregated performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX
2023
96 cores / 192 threads
100.00
+12558%
Phenom X3 8450e
2008
3 cores / 3 threads
0.79

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX outperforms Phenom X3 8450e by 12558% based on our aggregated benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Phenom X3 8450e processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking12491
Place by popularity20not in top-100
Value for money2.801.72
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Architecture codenameStorm PeakToliman (2008)
Release date19 October 2023 (less than a year ago)September 2008 (15 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$9,999no data
Current price$11150 (1.1x MSRP)$44

Value for money

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX has 63% better value for money than Phenom X3 8450e.

Technical specs

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Phenom X3 8450e 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 cores963 (Tri-Core)
Threads1923
Base clock speed2.5 GHzno data
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz2.1 GHz
L1 cache6 MB128 KB (per core)
L2 cache96 MB512 KB (per core)
L3 cache384 MB2 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm65 nm
Die sizeCompute Die (CCD) Size 71 mm2, I/O Die (IOD) Size 388 mm2 mm2285 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °Cno data
Number of transistors78,840 million450 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-
Unlocked multiplierYesNo

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Phenom X3 8450e 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
SocketsTR5AM2+
Power consumption (TDP)350 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Phenom X3 8450e. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2no data
AES-NI+no data
AVX+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Phenom X3 8450e are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Phenom X3 8450e. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Phenom X3 8450e.

PCIe version5.0no 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 7995WX 100.00
+12558%
Phenom X3 8450e 0.79

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX outperforms Phenom X3 8450e by 12558% based on our aggregated benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX 155939
+12630%
Phenom X3 8450e 1225

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX outperforms Phenom X3 8450e by 12630% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 100.00 0.79
Physical cores 96 3
Threads 192 3
Chip lithography 5 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 65 Watt

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Phenom X3 8450e in performance tests.


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