EPYC 7543P vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
2020
32 cores / 64 threads, 280 Watt
40.89
EPYC 7543P
2021
32 cores / 64 threads, 225 Watt
43.58
+6.6%

EPYC 7543P outperforms Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX by a small 7% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and EPYC 7543P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking6655
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data12.50
Market segmentServerServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperAMD EPYC
Power efficiency13.3217.66
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Milan (2021−2023)
Release date14 July 2020 (4 years ago)12 January 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$2,730

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and EPYC 7543P 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 cores32 (Dotriaconta-Core)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads6464
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz3.7 GHz
Multiplier3528
L1 cache2 MB2 MB
L2 cache16 MB16 MB
L3 cache128 MB256 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm7 nm+
Die size74 mm28x 81 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors23540 Million33,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and EPYC 7543P 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
SocketsWRX8SP3
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt225 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and EPYC 7543P. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2, XFR 2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and EPYC 7543P are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and EPYC 7543P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size2 TiB4 TiB
Maximum memory bandwidth204.8 GB/s204.795 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and EPYC 7543P.

PCIe version4.04.0
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.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX 40.89
EPYC 7543P 43.58
+6.6%

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 3975WX 62572
EPYC 7543P 66687
+6.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 40.89 43.58
Recency 14 July 2020 12 January 2021
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 225 Watt

EPYC 7543P has a 6.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 months, and 24.4% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and EPYC 7543P.


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