Ryzen Threadripper 3970X vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
2022
64 cores / 128 threads, 280 Watt
58.86
+48.2%
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
2019
32 cores / 64 threads, 280 Watt
39.71

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 3970X by a considerable 48% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1865
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data16.24
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperAMD Ryzen Threadripper
Power efficiency19.8813.41
Architecture codenameChagall PRO (2022)Matisse (2019−2020)
Release date8 March 2022 (2 years ago)25 November 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$1,999

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 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 cores64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads12864
Base clock speed2.7 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus rateno data8 × 16 GT/s
Multiplier2737
L1 cache64K (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache256 MB128 MB
Chip lithography7 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size8x 81 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors33,200 million19,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketWRX8TR4
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt280 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X. 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 5995WX and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4 Eight-channel
Maximum memory size2 TiB256 GB
Max memory channelsno data4
Maximum memory bandwidth204.8 GB/s102.403 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card--

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X.

PCIe version4.0no data
PCI Express lanes128no data

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 5995WX 58.86
+48.2%
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 39.71

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 5995WX 93489
+48.2%
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 63072

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 5995WX 1924
+15.8%
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 1662

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 5995WX 15967
+15.4%
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 13839

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 58.86 39.71
Recency 8 March 2022 25 November 2019
Physical cores 64 32
Threads 128 64

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX has a 48.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper 3970X in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is a desktop one.


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