Ryzen Threadripper 7960X vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
2020
32 cores / 64 threads, 280 Watt
39.34
Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
2023
24 cores / 48 threads, 350 Watt
52.66
+33.9%

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X outperforms Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX by a substantial 34% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking6928
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data33.41
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency13.2914.23
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Storm Peak (2023)
Release date14 July 2020 (4 years ago)19 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$1,499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 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)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads6448
Base clock speed3.5 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz5.3 GHz
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache128 MB128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm5 nm
Die size74 mm24x 71 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors3,800 million26,280 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 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
SocketsWRX8sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X. 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++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth204.8 GB/sno data

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 Ryzen Threadripper 7960X.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes12848

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 39.34
Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 52.66
+33.9%

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 62485
Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 83655
+33.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 39.34 52.66
Recency 14 July 2020 19 October 2023
Physical cores 32 24
Threads 64 48
Chip lithography 7 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 350 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX has 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads, and 25% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X, on the other hand, has a 33.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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