AMD Ryzen 5 3600X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX, you'll need a motherboard with a WRX8 (sWRX8) socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Name AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
AMD Ryzen 5 Family AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO
3 Generation 3
AMD Ryzen 3000 Group AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.8 GHz Frequency 4.0 GHz
12 Threads 24
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6 CPU Cores 12
6x Cores 12x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 2.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 8
128.0 GB Max. Memory 2.0 TB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 204.8 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 280 W watts.
95 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 280 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 64.0 MB cache.
Q3/2019 Release date Q1/2021
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0 bytes L2-Cache 6.0 MB
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
Matisse (Zen 2) Architecture Castle Peak (Zen 2)
7 nm Technology 7 nm
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket WRX8 (sWRX8)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
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Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
32.0 MB L3-Cache 64.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
12C 24T @ 4.0 GHz
11500
11500
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
6822
6822

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
12C 24T @ 4.0 GHz
1652
1652
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.8 GHz
1605
1605