Ryzen 5 5500GT vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX
2022
24 cores / 48 threads, 280 Watt
41.89
+229%
Ryzen 5 5500GT
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
12.72

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX outperforms Ryzen 5 5500GT by a whopping 229% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and Ryzen 5 5500GT processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking56609
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data69.44
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency14.1518.51
Architecture codenameChagall PRO (2022)Cezanne (2021−2024)
Release date8 March 2022 (2 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$125

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and Ryzen 5 5500GT 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads4812
Base clock speed3.8 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.4 GHz
Multiplier38no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache128 MB16 MB
Chip lithography7 nm7 nm
Die size4x 81 mm2180 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °C95 °C
Number of transistors16,600 million10,700 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and Ryzen 5 5500GT 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
SocketWRX8AM4
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and Ryzen 5 5500GT. 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 5965WX and Ryzen 5 5500GT are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and Ryzen 5 5500GT. 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

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-AMD Radeon Vega 7

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and Ryzen 5 5500GT.

PCIe version4.03.0
PCI Express lanes12816

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 5965WX 41.89
+229%
Ryzen 5 5500GT 12.72

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 5965WX 66534
+229%
Ryzen 5 5500GT 20202

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 41.89 12.72
Recency 8 March 2022 8 January 2024
Physical cores 24 6
Threads 48 12
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX has a 229.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

Ryzen 5 5500GT, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 330.8% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 5500GT in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 5 5500GT is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and Ryzen 5 5500GT, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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