Ryzen Threadripper 2900X vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Ryzen Threadripper 2900X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

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Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency10.66no data
Architecture codenameChagall PRO (2022)Zen (2017−2020)
Release date8 March 2022 (2 years ago)August 2018 (6 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Ryzen Threadripper 2900X 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads32no data
Base clock speed4 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz3.1 GHz
Multiplier40no data
L1 cache1 MB96 KB (per core)
L2 cache8 MB512 KB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB32768 KB
Chip lithography7 nm14 nm
Die size4x 81 mm2213 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors16,600 million9600 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Ryzen Threadripper 2900X 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
SocketWRX8no data
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Ryzen Threadripper 2900X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
AVX+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Ryzen Threadripper 2900X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Ryzen Threadripper 2900X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth204.8 GB/sno data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Ryzen Threadripper 2900X.

PCIe version4.0no data
PCI Express lanes128no data

Pros & cons summary


Physical cores 16 8
Chip lithography 7 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 125 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX has 100% more physical cores, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

Ryzen Threadripper 2900X, on the other hand, has 124% lower power consumption.

We couldn't decide between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Ryzen Threadripper 2900X. We've got no test results to judge.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen Threadripper 2900X is a desktop one.


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