Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX vs Pentium G6960

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Aggregate performance score

Pentium G6960
2011
2 cores / 2 threads, 73 Watt
0.81
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX
2025
96 cores / 192 threads, 350 Watt
100.00
+12246%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX outperforms Pentium G6960 by a whopping 12246% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

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

Place in the ranking27591
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data2.26
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency0.4712.12
DesignerIntelAMD
ManufacturerIntelTSMC
Architecture codenameClarkdale (2010−2011)Shimada Peak (2025)
Release date9 January 2011 (14 years ago)23 July 2025 (recently)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$11,700

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Performance to price scatter graph

Detailed specifications

Pentium G6960 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX 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 cores2 (Dual-core)96
Threads2192
Base clock speed2.93 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed0.93 GHz5.4 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache3072 KB (shared)384 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm4 nm
Die size81 mm212x 70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature73 °Cno data
Number of transistors382 million99,780 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Pentium G6960 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX 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
SocketFCLGA1156sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)73 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Pentium G6960 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
PAE36 Bitno data
FDI+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Pentium G6960 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Pentium G6960 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Pentium G6960 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5
Maximum memory size16.38 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth17 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HDN/A

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Pentium G6960 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Pentium G6960 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanes16136

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.

Pentium G6960 0.81
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX 100.00
+12246%

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.

Pentium G6960 1433
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX 176418
+12211%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.81 100.00
Recency 9 January 2011 23 July 2025
Physical cores 2 96
Threads 2 192
Chip lithography 32 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 73 Watt 350 Watt

Pentium G6960 has 379.5% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX, on the other hand, has a 12245.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 14 years, 4700% more physical cores and 9500% more threads, and a 700% more advanced lithography process.

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Intel Pentium G6960 in performance tests.

Note that Pentium G6960 is a desktop processor while Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX is a server/workstation one.

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