Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX vs Ryzen 9 5950X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 5950X
2020
16 cores / 32 threads, 105 Watt
28.70
+12.4%
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
2022
12 cores / 24 threads, 280 Watt
25.53

Ryzen 9 5950X outperforms Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX by a moderate 12% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 5950X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking160197
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation27.75no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen 9AMD Ryzen Threadripper
Power efficiency25.878.63
Architecture codenameVermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)Chagall PRO (2022)
Release date8 October 2020 (4 years ago)8 March 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$799no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 5950X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX 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 speed3.4 GHz4.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.9 GHz4.5 GHz
Multiplier3441
L1 cache1 MB768 KB
L2 cache8 MB6 MB
L3 cache64 MB64 MB
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm7 nm
Die sizeCPU cores: 2x 80.7 sq. mm., I/O: 125 mm24x 81 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °C95 °C
Number of transistorsno data16,600 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 5950X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX 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 configuration11
SocketAM4WRX8
Power consumption (TDP)105 Watt280 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 5950X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHAno data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 5950X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 5950X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB2 TiB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth51.196 GB/s204.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card--

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 5950X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX.

PCIe version4.04.0
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.

Ryzen 9 5950X 28.70
+12.4%
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX 25.53

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.

Ryzen 9 5950X 45593
+12.4%
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX 40561

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.

Ryzen 9 5950X 2215
+7.5%
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX 2061

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.

Ryzen 9 5950X 12104
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX 13460
+11.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 28.70 25.53
Recency 8 October 2020 8 March 2022
Physical cores 16 12
Threads 32 24
Power consumption (TDP) 105 Watt 280 Watt

Ryzen 9 5950X has a 12.4% higher aggregate performance score, 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads, and 166.7% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year.

The Ryzen 9 5950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 9 5950X is a desktop processor while Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX is a server/workstation one.


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