Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX vs Pentium 3558U

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Aggregate performance score

Pentium 3558U
2014
2 cores / 2 threads, 15 Watt
0.65
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
2020
12 cores / 24 threads, 280 Watt
21.10
+3146%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX outperforms Pentium 3558U by a whopping 3146% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Pentium 3558U and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2761262
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel PentiumAMD Ryzen Threadripper
Power efficiency4.107.13
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Matisse (2019−2020)
Release date1 January 2014 (10 years ago)14 July 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$161no data

Detailed specifications

Pentium 3558U 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 cores2 (Dual-core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads224
Base clock speedno data4 GHz
Boost clock speed1.7 GHz4.3 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
Multiplierno data40
L1 cache128 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB512K (per core)
L3 cache2 MB64 MB
Chip lithography22 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die sizeno data74 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistorsno data3,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Pentium 3558U 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 configurationno data1
SocketFCBGA1168TR4
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt280 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Pentium 3558U and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Pentium 3558U and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Pentium 3558U and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory sizeno data2 TiB
Maximum memory bandwidthno data204.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics (Haswell) (200 - 1000 MHz)-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Pentium 3558U and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX.

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.

Pentium 3558U 0.65
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 21.10
+3146%

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.

Pentium 3558U 1040
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 33521
+3123%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.65 21.10
Recency 1 January 2014 14 July 2020
Physical cores 2 12
Threads 2 24
Chip lithography 22 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 280 Watt

Pentium 3558U has 1766.7% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX, on the other hand, has a 3146.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 500% more physical cores and 1100% more threads, and a 214.3% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Pentium 3558U in performance tests.

Be aware that Pentium 3558U is a notebook processor while Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Pentium 3558U and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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