EPYC 7473X vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
Aggregate performance score
EPYC 7473X outperforms Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX by a considerable 47% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and EPYC 7473X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 200 | 84 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Server | Server |
| Series | AMD Ryzen Threadripper | no data |
| Power efficiency | 8.57 | 14.72 |
| Architecture codename | Matisse (2019−2020) | Milan-X (2022) |
| Release date | 14 July 2020 (4 years ago) | 22 March 2022 (2 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and EPYC 7473X 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 cores | 16 (Hexadeca-Core) | 24 (Tetracosa-Core) |
| Threads | 32 | 48 |
| Base clock speed | 3.9 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 4.3 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Multiplier | 39 | no data |
| L1 cache | 1 MB | 64K (per core) |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 512K (per core) |
| L3 cache | 64 MB | 768 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 7 nm, 12 nm | 7 nm |
| Die size | 74 mm2 | 8x 81 mm2 |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 95 °C | no data |
| Number of transistors | 15940 Million | 33,200 million |
| 64 bit support | + | - |
| Windows 11 compatibility | + | no data |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
Compatibility
Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and EPYC 7473X 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 configuration | 1 | 2 |
| Socket | TR4 | SP3 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 280 Watt | 240 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and EPYC 7473X. 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 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and EPYC 7473X are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and EPYC 7473X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Maximum memory size | 2 TiB | no data |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 204.8 GB/s | no data |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and EPYC 7473X.
| PCIe version | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 128 | 128 |
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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 25.36 | 37.32 |
| Recency | 14 July 2020 | 22 March 2022 |
| Physical cores | 16 | 24 |
| Threads | 32 | 48 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 280 Watt | 240 Watt |
EPYC 7473X has a 47.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and 16.7% lower power consumption.
The EPYC 7473X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX in performance tests.
Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and EPYC 7473X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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