AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 9 3950X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.70 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X was released in Q3/2019. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX has 32 cores with 64 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX was released in Q3/2020. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 (35) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO (15) |
AMD Ryzen 3000 (15) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3000 (4) |
3 | Generation | 3 |
Matisse (Zen 2) | Architecture | Castle Peak (Zen 2) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Successor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 9 3950X is a 16 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.50 GHz (4.70 GHz). The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX has 32 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.50 GHz (4.20 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX |
16 | Cores | 32 |
32 | Threads | 64 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.50 GHz | Frequency | 3.50 GHz |
4.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.20 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.75 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 9 3950X supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX can connect up to 2048 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 2048 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
64.00 MB | L3 Cache | 128.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 128 |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 252.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X has a TDP of 105 W, that of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX is 280 W. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX |
105 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 W |
142 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 9 3950X has a 64.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX cache has a total of 144.00 MB. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX |
7 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
AM4 (PGA 1331) | Socket | WRX8 (sWRX8) |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2019 | Release date | Q3/2020 |
650 $ | Release price | 2749 $ |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.75 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.75 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.75 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.75 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.75 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.75 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.75 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.75 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.75 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX |
Memory PC High End Gaming PC AMD Ryzen 9 3950X Kiebel Gamer-PC Loki [184903] |
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