Ryzen Threadripper 2920X vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
2023
24 cores / 48 threads, 350 Watt
51.03
+220%
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
2018
12 cores / 24 threads, 180 Watt
15.97

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 2920X by a whopping 220% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and Ryzen Threadripper 2920X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking33424
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation16.739.60
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen Threadripper
Power efficiency13.808.40
Architecture codenameStorm Peak (2023)ZEN+ (2018−2019)
Release date19 October 2023 (1 year ago)6 August 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$2,649$649

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX has 74% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper 2920X.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads4824
Base clock speed4.2 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed5.3 GHz4.3 GHz
Bus rateno data4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplierno data35
L1 cache64 KB (per core)1.125 MB
L2 cache1 MB (per core)6 MB
L3 cache128 MB (shared)32 MB
Chip lithography5 nm12 nm
Die size4x 71 mm2213 mm2
Number of transistors26,280 million9600 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 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)
SocketsTR5SP3r2
Power consumption (TDP)350 Watt180 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and Ryzen Threadripper 2920X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and Ryzen Threadripper 2920X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and Ryzen Threadripper 2920X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR4 Quad-channel
Maximum memory sizeno data2 TiB
Maximum memory bandwidthno data93.867 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/A-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and Ryzen Threadripper 2920X.

PCIe version5.0no 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 7965WX 51.03
+220%
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 15.97

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 7965WX 81055
+220%
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 25365

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 51.03 15.97
Recency 19 October 2023 6 August 2018
Physical cores 24 12
Threads 48 24
Chip lithography 5 nm 12 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 180 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX has a 219.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 140% more advanced lithography process.

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X, on the other hand, has 94.4% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and Ryzen Threadripper 2920X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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