Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX vs i9-9960X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9960X
2018
16 cores / 32 threads, 165 Watt
19.05
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
2020
12 cores / 24 threads, 280 Watt
21.10
+10.8%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX outperforms Core i9-9960X by a moderate 11% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9960X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking310261
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.92no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i9AMD Ryzen Threadripper
Power efficiency10.937.13
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Matisse (2019−2020)
Release date8 October 2018 (6 years ago)14 July 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,684no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-9960X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads3224
Base clock speed3.1 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.3 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier3140
L1 cache1 MB768 KB
L2 cache16 MB6 MB
L3 cache22 MB (shared)64 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size484 mm274 mm2
Maximum core temperature85 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistorsno data15940 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9960X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA2066TR4
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt280 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9960X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i9-9960X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-9960X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-9960X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB2 TiB
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s204.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/A-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-9960X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes44128

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.

i9-9960X 19.05
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 21.10
+10.8%

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.

i9-9960X 30254
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 33521
+10.8%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i9-9960X 1385
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 1680
+21.3%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i9-9960X 10376
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 10867
+4.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 19.05 21.10
Recency 8 October 2018 14 July 2020
Physical cores 16 12
Threads 32 24
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 280 Watt

i9-9960X has 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads, and 69.7% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX, on the other hand, has a 10.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-9960X in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-9960X is a desktop processor while Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-9960X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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