Ryzen 5 5600 vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
2020
16 cores / 32 threads, 280 Watt
25.36
+86.7%
Ryzen 5 5600
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
13.58

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX outperforms Ryzen 5 5600 by an impressive 87% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Ryzen 5 5600 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking200554
Place by popularitynot in top-1007
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency8.5719.76
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Vermeer (2020−2024)
Release date14 July 2020 (4 years ago)20 April 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Ryzen 5 5600 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads3212
Base clock speed3.9 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz4.4 GHz
Multiplier39no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache64 MB32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm7 nm
Die size74 mm281 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °C95 °C
Number of transistors3,800 million4,150 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Ryzen 5 5600 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
SocketTR4AM4
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Ryzen 5 5600. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Ryzen 5 5600 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Ryzen 5 5600. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth204.8 GB/sno data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Ryzen 5 5600.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes12820

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 Threadripper PRO 3955WX 25.36
+86.7%
Ryzen 5 5600 13.58

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 Threadripper PRO 3955WX 40280
+86.7%
Ryzen 5 5600 21573

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 Threadripper PRO 3955WX 1685
Ryzen 5 5600 2052
+21.8%

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 Threadripper PRO 3955WX 12590
+46.2%
Ryzen 5 5600 8613

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 25.36 13.58
Recency 14 July 2020 20 April 2022
Physical cores 16 6
Threads 32 12
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX has a 86.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 166.7% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads.

Ryzen 5 5600, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 330.8% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 5600 in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 5 5600 is a desktop one.


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