Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
2020
16 cores / 32 threads, 280 Watt
22.82
+88.4%
Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
12.11

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX outperforms Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U by an impressive 88% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

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

Place in the ranking269680
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation13.98no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperAMD Phoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)
Power efficiency3.4434.12
DesignerAMDAMD
ManufacturerTSMCno data
Architecture codenameCastle Peak (2020)Phoenix (Zen4) (2023)
Release date14 July 2020 (5 years ago)23 May 2023 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,149no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Performance to price scatter graph

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads3212
Base clock speed3.9 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz4.9 GHz
Multiplier39no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)384 KB
L2 cache512 KB (per core)6 MB
L3 cache64 MB16 MB
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm4 nm
Die size2x 74 mm2178 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors7,600 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U 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 configuration1no data
SocketWRX8no data
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
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Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200no data
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth204.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AAMD Radeon 760M ( - 2600 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U.

PCIe version4.0no data
PCI Express lanes128no 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.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX 22.82
+88.4%
Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U 12.11

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 3955WX 40098
+88.4%
Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U 21287

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 22.82 12.11
Recency 14 July 2020 23 May 2023
Physical cores 16 6
Threads 32 12
Chip lithography 7 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 15 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX has a 88.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 166.7% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads.

Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, a 75% more advanced lithography process, and 1766.7% lower power consumption.

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is our recommended choice as it beats the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U is a notebook one.

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