Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 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
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
2023
32 cores / 64 threads, 350 Watt
62.18
+5.6%

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X outperforms Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX by a small 6% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1814
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data21.88
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency19.8916.81
Architecture codenameChagall PRO (2022)Storm Peak (2023)
Release date8 March 2022 (2 years ago)19 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$2,499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 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 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz5.3 GHz
Multiplier27no data
L1 cache4 MB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache32 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache256 MB128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm5 nm
Die size8x 81 mm24x 71 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors33,200 million26,280 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 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
SocketWRX8sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. 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 7970X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. 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-N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes12848

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
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 62.18
+5.6%

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 5995WX 93489
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 98775
+5.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 58.86 62.18
Recency 8 March 2022 19 October 2023
Physical cores 64 32
Threads 128 64
Chip lithography 7 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 350 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX has 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and 25% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X, on the other hand, has a 5.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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