Ryzen 5 2500X vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
2023
32 cores / 64 threads, 350 Watt
60.36
+914%
Ryzen 5 2500X
2018
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
5.95

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX outperforms Ryzen 5 2500X by a whopping 914% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and Ryzen 5 2500X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking151110
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation12.07no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen 5
Power efficiency16.328.66
Architecture codenameStorm Peak (2023)Zen+ (2018−2019)
Release date19 October 2023 (1 year ago)1 October 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$3,899no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and Ryzen 5 2500X 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 cores32 (Dotriaconta-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads648
Base clock speed4 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed5.3 GHz4 GHz
Bus rateno data4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplierno data36
L1 cache64 KB (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache128 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm12 nm
Die size4x 71 mm2192 mm2
Number of transistors26,280 million4,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and Ryzen 5 2500X 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)
SocketsTR5AM4
Power consumption (TDP)350 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and Ryzen 5 2500X. 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 7975WX and Ryzen 5 2500X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and Ryzen 5 2500X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR4 Dual-channel
Maximum memory sizeno data64 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data46.933 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/A-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and Ryzen 5 2500X.

PCIe version5.03.0
PCI Express lanes12820

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 7975WX 60.36
+914%
Ryzen 5 2500X 5.95

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 7975WX 95884
+914%
Ryzen 5 2500X 9455

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 60.36 5.95
Recency 19 October 2023 1 October 2018
Physical cores 32 4
Threads 64 8
Chip lithography 5 nm 12 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX has a 914.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 700% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 140% more advanced lithography process.

Ryzen 5 2500X, on the other hand, has 438.5% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 2500X in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 5 2500X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and Ryzen 5 2500X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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