EPYC 9124 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
+13.3%
EPYC 9124
2022
16 cores / 32 threads, 200 Watt
27.79

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX outperforms EPYC 9124 by a moderate 13% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and EPYC 9124 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking133172
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data22.54
Market segmentServerServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperAMD EPYC
Power efficiency10.6413.15
Architecture codenameChagall PRO (2022)Genoa (2022−2023)
Release date8 March 2022 (2 years ago)10 November 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$1,083

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and EPYC 9124 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads3232
Base clock speed4 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz3.7 GHz
Multiplier4030
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die size4x 81 mm24x 72 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors16,600 million26,280 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and EPYC 9124 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 configuration12
SocketWRX8SP5
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt200 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and EPYC 9124. 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 5955WX and EPYC 9124 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and EPYC 9124. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size2 TiB6 TiB
Maximum memory bandwidth204.8 GB/s460.8 GB/s

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and EPYC 9124.

PCIe version4.05.0
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 5955WX 31.49
+13.3%
EPYC 9124 27.79

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
+13.3%
EPYC 9124 44137

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
+15.5%
EPYC 9124 1851

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
+22.7%
EPYC 9124 13075

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 31.49 27.79
Recency 8 March 2022 10 November 2022
Chip lithography 7 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 200 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX has a 13.3% higher aggregate performance score.

EPYC 9124, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 8 months, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 40% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX is our recommended choice as it beats the EPYC 9124 in performance tests.


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