i9-12950HX vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
2020
64 cores / 128 threads, 280 Watt
52.69
+160%
Core i9-12950HX
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 55 Watt
20.30

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX outperforms Core i9-12950HX by a whopping 160% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX and Core i9-12950HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking27276
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.36no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency17.8034.91
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Alder Lake-HX (2022)
Release date14 July 2020 (4 years ago)10 May 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$5,500no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX and Core i9-12950HX 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 cores64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads12824
Base clock speed2.7 GHz2.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz5 GHz
Multiplier27no data
L1 cache64K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache256 MB30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size74 mm2215 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors3,800 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX and Core i9-12950HX 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
SocketsWRX8FCBGA1964
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX and Core i9-12950HX. 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 2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Precision Boost 2+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX and Core i9-12950HX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX and Core i9-12950HX are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX and Core i9-12950HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size2 TiB128 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidth204.8 GB/s76.8 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequency-1.55 GHz
Execution Units-32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX and Core i9-12950HX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported-4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX and Core i9-12950HX integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4-4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP-5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort-7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX and Core i9-12950HX integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX-12.1
OpenGL-4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX and Core i9-12950HX.

PCIe version4.05.0 and 4.0
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 3995WX 52.69
+160%
i9-12950HX 20.30

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 3995WX 83697
+160%
i9-12950HX 32246

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 9706
+212%
i9-12950HX 3107

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 195
i9-12950HX 274
+40.5%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 14881
i9-12950HX 15229
+2.3%

Blender(-)

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 48
i9-12950HX 175
+266%

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 1720
i9-12950HX 1886
+9.7%

7-Zip Single

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 5021
i9-12950HX 6197
+23.4%

7-Zip

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 140172
+82%
i9-12950HX 77003

WebXPRT 3

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 229
i9-12950HX 311
+35.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 52.69 20.30
Recency 14 July 2020 10 May 2022
Physical cores 64 16
Threads 128 24
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 55 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX has a 159.6% higher aggregate performance score, and 300% more physical cores and 433.3% more threads.

i9-12950HX, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 409.1% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-12950HX in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX is a server/workstation processor while Core i9-12950HX is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX and Core i9-12950HX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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