AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX: comparison

Comparison of AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX: key differences and a full specification table.

Key differences

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX has more cores (16 vs 12) and more threads (32 vs 24).

At the same time, AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX has a higher base clock (4 GHz vs 3.9 GHz).

Both processors match on: maximum clock (4.3 GHz), L3 cache (64 MB), TDP (280 W), process node (7 nm), memory channels (8), PCIe version (4).

These are specification values: they show differences between the models but do not determine a performance winner. For a specific workload, rely on independent benchmarks.

Key specifications

ParameterAMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WXAMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
Cores / threads 16 / 32 12 / 24
Max boost clock 4.3 GHz 4.3 GHz
L3 cache 64 MB 64 MB
TDP 280 W 280 W
Process 7 nm 7 nm

Full specification table

Differing values are highlighted. This is not a better/worse rating: numbers from different architectures are not always comparable.

Parameter AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
General
Codename Castle Peak Castle Peak
Segment Desktop Desktop
Product line AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO Processors AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO Processors
Product family AMD Ryzen PRO Processors AMD Ryzen PRO Processors
Process 7 nm 7 nm
Launch date 07/14/2020 07/14/2020
Unlocked for overclocking No No
Operating system support Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition
CPU
Cores 16 12
Threads 32 24
Base clock 3.9 GHz 4 GHz
Max boost clock 4.3 GHz 4.3 GHz
L1 cache 1 MB 768 KB
L2 cache 8 MB 6 MB
L3 cache 64 MB 64 MB
TDP 280 W 280 W
Memory
Memory types DDR4 DDR4
Memory channels 8 8
Max memory speed 3.2 GHz 3.2 GHz
Graphics
Has integrated graphics No No
I/O and interfaces
PCI Express revision 4 4
Package and thermal
Sockets supported sWRX8 —
Max CPU configuration 1 1
TJUNCTION 90 °C 90 °C
Security and virtualization
Supported technologies AMD "Zen" Core Architecture AMD "Zen" Core Architecture
Identifiers
Product ID (OEM) 100-000000167 100-000000168
Product ID (Box) 100-100000167WOF —

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