Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX vs EPYC 7H12

Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7H12
2019
64 cores / 128 threads, 280 Watt
43.84
+72.8%
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
2020
16 cores / 32 threads, 280 Watt
25.37

EPYC 7H12 outperforms Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX by an impressive 73% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7H12 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking47194
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerServer
SeriesAMD EPYCAMD Ryzen Threadripper
Power efficiency14.828.57
Architecture codenameZen 2 (2017−2020)Matisse (2019−2020)
Release date18 September 2019 (5 years ago)14 July 2020 (4 years ago)

Detailed specifications

EPYC 7H12 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX 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 cores64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads12832
Base clock speed2.6 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz4.3 GHz
Multiplier2639
L1 cache96K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache256 MB (shared)64 MB
Chip lithography7 nm, 14 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size192 mm274 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistors4,800 million3,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7H12 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX 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 configuration2 (Multiprocessor)1
SocketTR4TR4
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt280 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7H12 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7H12 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7H12 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR4-3200
Maximum memory size4 TiB2 TiB
Max memory channels8no data
Maximum memory bandwidth204.763 GB/s204.8 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7H12 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX.

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data128

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.

EPYC 7H12 43.84
+72.8%
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX 25.37

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.

EPYC 7H12 69633
+72.8%
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX 40295

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 43.84 25.37
Recency 18 September 2019 14 July 2020
Physical cores 64 16
Threads 128 32

EPYC 7H12 has a 72.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 9 months.

The EPYC 7H12 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7H12 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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