Opteron 6238 vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
2025
96 cores / 192 threads, 350 Watt
100.00
+3025%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX outperforms Opteron 6238 by a whopping 3025% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

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

Place in the ranking11731
Place by popularity11not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.250.34
Market segmentServerServer
Power efficiency12.081.18
DesignerAMDAMD
ManufacturerTSMCGlobalFoundries
Architecture codenameShimada Peak (2025)Interlagos (2011−2012)
Release date23 July 2025 (less than a year ago)14 November 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$11,700$455

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX has 562% better value for money than Opteron 6238.

Performance to price scatter graph

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Opteron 6238 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 cores9612 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads19212
Base clock speed2.5 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed5.4 GHz3.2 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)768 KB
L2 cache1 MB (per core)2 MB (per module)
L3 cache384 MB (shared)8 MB (per die)
Chip lithography4 nm32 nm
Die size12x 70.6 mm22x 315 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data69 °C
Number of transistors99,780 million2,400 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Opteron 6238 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 configuration14
SocketsTR5G34
Power consumption (TDP)350 Watt115 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Opteron 6238. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX+-
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Opteron 6238 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Opteron 6238. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Opteron 6238.

PCIe version5.02.0
PCI Express lanes136no data

Synthetic benchmarks

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 9995WX 100.00
+3025%
Opteron 6238 3.20

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 9995WX 175752
+3024%
Samples: 34
Opteron 6238 5625
Samples: 2

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 100.00 3.20
Recency 23 July 2025 14 November 2011
Physical cores 96 12
Threads 192 12
Chip lithography 4 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 115 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX has a 3025% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 13 years, 700% more physical cores and 1500% more threads, and a 700% more advanced lithography process.

Opteron 6238, on the other hand, has 204.3% lower power consumption.

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX is our recommended choice as it beats the AMD Opteron 6238 in performance tests.

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