AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX: comparison

Comparison of AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX: key differences and a full specification table.

Key differences

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX has more cores (16 vs 12) and more threads (32 vs 24).

At the same time, AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX has a higher base clock (4.1 GHz vs 4 GHz).

Both processors match on: maximum clock (4.5 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 5955WXAMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
Cores / threads 16 / 32 12 / 24
Max boost clock 4.5 GHz 4.5 GHz
L3 cache 64 MB 64 MB
TDP 280 W 280 W
Process 7 nm 7 nm
Integrated graphics Discrete Graphics Card Required Discrete Graphics Card Required

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 5955WX AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
General
Codename Chagall PRO Chagall PRO
Segment Desktop Desktop
Product line AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000 WX-Series AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000 WX-Series
Product family AMD Ryzen PRO Processors AMD Ryzen PRO Processors
Architecture "Zen 3" "Zen 3"
Process 7 nm 7 nm
Launch date 03/08/2022 03/08/2022
Unlocked for overclocking Yes Yes
Operating system support Windows 11 - 64-Bit Edition, Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition Windows 11 - 64-Bit Edition, Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition
Regional availability Global, China, NA, EMEA, APJ, LATAM Global, China, NA, EMEA, APJ, LATAM
Consumer oriented No No
CPU
Cores 16 12
Threads 32 24
Base clock 4 GHz 4.1 GHz
Max boost clock 4.5 GHz 4.5 GHz
L1 cache 1 MB 765 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
Integrated graphics Discrete Graphics Card Required Discrete Graphics Card Required
Has integrated graphics No No
I/O and interfaces
PCI Express revision 4 4
Package and thermal
Sockets supported sWRX8 sWRX8
Max CPU configuration 1 1
TJUNCTION 95 °C 95 °C
Security and virtualization
Supported technologies AMD "Zen 3" Core Architecture AMD "Zen 3" Core Architecture
AMD PRO technologies Yes Yes
Identifiers
Product ID (OEM) 100-000000447 100-000000448
Product ID (Box) 100-100000447WOF —

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