Ryzen 9 9950X 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
Ryzen 9 9950X
2024
16 cores / 32 threads, 170 Watt
41.78
+32.7%

Ryzen 9 9950X outperforms Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX by a substantial 33% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Ryzen 9 9950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking13358
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data65.16
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency10.6423.26
Architecture codenameChagall PRO (2022)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date8 March 2022 (2 years ago)15 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$649

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Ryzen 9 9950X 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 GHz4.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz5.7 GHz
Multiplier40no data
L1 cache1 MB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache8 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm4 nm
Die size4x 81 mm22x 70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors16,600 million16,630 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Ryzen 9 9950X 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
SocketWRX8AM5
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt170 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Ryzen 9 9950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataSMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Ryzen 9 9950X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Ryzen 9 9950X. 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-AMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Ryzen 9 9950X.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes12824

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
Ryzen 9 9950X 41.78
+32.7%

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
Ryzen 9 9950X 66361
+32.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 31.49 41.78
Recency 8 March 2022 15 August 2024
Chip lithography 7 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 170 Watt

Ryzen 9 9950X has a 32.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, a 75% more advanced lithography process, and 64.7% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 9950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 9 9950X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Ryzen 9 9950X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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