Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX vs EPYC 9684X

Aggregate performance score

EPYC 9684X
2023
96 cores / 192 threads, 400 Watt
78.91
+44.3%
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
2020
64 cores / 128 threads, 280 Watt
54.69

EPYC 9684X outperforms Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX by a considerable 44% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 9684X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking426
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data6.25
Market segmentServerServer
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen Threadripper
Power efficiency17.9917.81
Architecture codenameGenoa-X (2023)Matisse (2019−2020)
Release date13 June 2023 (1 year ago)14 July 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$14,756$5,500

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

EPYC 9684X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX have a nearly equal value for money.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 9684X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 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 cores9664 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)
Threads192128
Base clock speed2.55 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz4.2 GHz
Multiplierno data27
L1 cache64 KB (per core)4 MB
L2 cache1 MB (per core)32 MB
L3 cache1152 MB (shared)256 MB
Chip lithography5 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size12x 72 mm274 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistors135,240 million38740 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 9684X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 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 configuration21
SocketSP5sWRX8
Power consumption (TDP)400 Watt280 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 9684X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2, XFR 2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 9684X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 9684X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR4-3200
Maximum memory sizeno data2 TiB
Maximum memory bandwidthno data204.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/A-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 9684X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX.

PCIe version5.04.0
PCI Express lanes128128

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 9684X 78.91
+44.3%
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 54.69

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 9684X 120760
+44.3%
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 83697

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 78.91 54.69
Recency 13 June 2023 14 July 2020
Physical cores 96 64
Threads 192 128
Chip lithography 5 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 400 Watt 280 Watt

EPYC 9684X has a 44.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX, on the other hand, has 42.9% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 9684X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX in performance tests.


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