AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX: comparison

Comparison of AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX: key differences and a full specification table.

Key differences

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX has more cores (24 vs 16), more threads (48 vs 32) and a larger L3 cache (128 MB vs 64 MB).

At the same time, AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX has a higher base clock (4 GHz vs 3.8 GHz).

Both processors match on: maximum clock (4.5 GHz), 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 5965WXAMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
Cores / threads 24 / 48 16 / 32
Max boost clock 4.5 GHz 4.5 GHz
L3 cache 128 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 5965WX AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
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 24 16
Threads 48 32
Base clock 3.8 GHz 4 GHz
Max boost clock 4.5 GHz 4.5 GHz
L1 cache 1.5 MB 1 MB
L2 cache 12 MB 8 MB
L3 cache 128 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) 100-000000446 100-000000447
Product ID (Box) 100-100000446WOF 100-100000447WOF

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