Athlon 64 FX-74 vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX
2023
96 cores / 192 threads, 350 Watt
97.10
+15818%
Athlon 64 FX-74
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 125 Watt
0.61

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX outperforms Athlon 64 FX-74 by a whopping 15818% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Athlon 64 FX-74 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22782
Place by popularity3not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.130.13
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency26.150.46
Architecture codenameStorm Peak (2023)Windsor (2006−2007)
Release date19 October 2023 (1 year ago)November 2006 (18 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$9,999$500

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX has 2308% better value for money than Athlon 64 FX-74.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Athlon 64 FX-74 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 cores962 (Dual-core)
Threads1922
Base clock speed2.5 GHzno data
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz3 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)128 KB
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB
L3 cache384 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography5 nm90 nm
Die sizeCompute Die (CCD) Size 71 mm2, I/O Die (IOD) Size 388 mm2 mm2235 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °Cno data
Number of transistors78,840 million227 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Athlon 64 FX-74 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
SocketsTR5F
Power consumption (TDP)350 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Athlon 64 FX-74. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Athlon 64 FX-74 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Athlon 64 FX-74. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR1

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Athlon 64 FX-74.

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 7995WX 97.10
+15818%
Athlon 64 FX-74 0.61

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 7995WX 153665
+15709%
Athlon 64 FX-74 972

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 97.10 0.61
Physical cores 96 2
Threads 192 2
Chip lithography 5 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 125 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX has a 15818% higher aggregate performance score, 4700% more physical cores and 9500% more threads, and a 1700% more advanced lithography process.

Athlon 64 FX-74, on the other hand, has 180% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 FX-74 in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX is a server/workstation processor while Athlon 64 FX-74 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Athlon 64 FX-74, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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