i7-3960X vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
2022
16 cores / 32 threads, 280 Watt
31.49
+491%
Core i7-3960X
2011
6 cores / 12 threads, 130 Watt
5.33

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX outperforms Core i7-3960X by a whopping 491% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i7-3960X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1331182
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.42
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperCore i7 (Desktop)
Power efficiency10.643.88
Architecture codenameChagall PRO (2022)Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013)
Release date8 March 2022 (2 years ago)14 November 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$861

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i7-3960X 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 speed4 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus rateno data5 GT/s
Multiplier40no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB15 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm32 nm
Die size4x 81 mm2435 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °C67 °C
Number of transistors16,600 million2,270 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i7-3960X 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
SocketWRX8FCLGA2011
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i7-3960X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Smart Responseno data+
Demand Based Switchingno data-

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i7-3960X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDBno data+
Identity Protection-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i7-3960X 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 5955WX and Core i7-3960X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR3
Maximum memory size2 TiB64 GB
Max memory channelsno data4
Maximum memory bandwidth204.8 GB/s51.2 GB/s

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core i7-3960X.

PCIe version4.02.0
PCI Express lanes12840

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 5955WX 31.49
+491%
i7-3960X 5.33

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 5955WX 50014
+491%
i7-3960X 8460

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 5955WX 2137
+223%
i7-3960X 661

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 5955WX 16041
+400%
i7-3960X 3210

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 31.49 5.33
Recency 8 March 2022 14 November 2011
Physical cores 16 6
Threads 32 12
Chip lithography 7 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 130 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX has a 490.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, 166.7% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads, and a 357.1% more advanced lithography process.

i7-3960X, on the other hand, has 115.4% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-3960X in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-3960X is a desktop one.


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