EPYC 9454P 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
EPYC 9454P
2022
48 cores / 96 threads, 290 Watt
60.35
+91.6%

EPYC 9454P outperforms Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX by an impressive 92% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and EPYC 9454P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking13316
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data9.57
Market segmentServerServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperAMD EPYC
Power efficiency10.6419.69
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$4,598

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and EPYC 9454P 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)48 (Octatetraconta-Core)
Threads3296
Base clock speed4 GHz2.75 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz2.75 GHz
Multiplier4027.5
L1 cache1 MB3 MB
L2 cache8 MB48 MB
L3 cache64 MB256 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die size4x 81 mm28x 72 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors16,600 million52,560 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and EPYC 9454P 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
SocketWRX8SP5
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt290 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and EPYC 9454P. 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 9454P are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and EPYC 9454P. 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 9454P.

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
EPYC 9454P 60.35
+91.6%

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 5955WX 50014
EPYC 9454P 95863
+91.7%

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
+8.3%
EPYC 9454P 1973

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
EPYC 9454P 19121
+19.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 31.49 60.35
Recency 8 March 2022 10 November 2022
Physical cores 16 48
Threads 32 96
Chip lithography 7 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 290 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX has 3.6% lower power consumption.

EPYC 9454P, on the other hand, has a 91.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 months, 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 9454P is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX in performance tests.


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