Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX vs EPYC 9754

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 9754
2023
128 cores / 256 threads, 360 Watt
63.24
+199%
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
2020
12 cores / 24 threads, 280 Watt
21.12

EPYC 9754 outperforms Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX by a whopping 199% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 9754 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking12258
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.03no data
Market segmentServerServer
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen Threadripper
Power efficiency16.627.14
Architecture codenameBergamo (2023)Matisse (2019−2020)
Release date13 June 2023 (1 year ago)14 July 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$11,900no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

EPYC 9754 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 cores12812 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads25624
Base clock speed2.25 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz4.3 GHz
Multiplierno data40
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache256 MB (shared)64 MB
Chip lithography5 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size8x 73 mm274 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistors71,000 million3,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 9754 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 configuration21
SocketSP5TR4
Power consumption (TDP)360 Watt280 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 9754 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX. 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 9754 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 9754 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX. 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 9754 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX.

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 9754 63.24
+199%
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 21.12

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 9754 100460
+199%
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 33546

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 63.24 21.12
Recency 13 June 2023 14 July 2020
Physical cores 128 12
Threads 256 24
Chip lithography 5 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 360 Watt 280 Watt

EPYC 9754 has a 199.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 966.7% more physical cores and 966.7% more threads, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX, on the other hand, has 28.6% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 9754 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX in performance tests.


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