AMD Ryzen 9 3950X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

Last updated:

CPU comparison with benchmarks

-VS-

CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X or AMD Ryzen 9 3950X – 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 9 3950X features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 9 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX features 32 processor cores and has the capability to manage 64 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2020 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, you'll need a motherboard with a WRX8 (sWRX8) socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X Name AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
AMD Ryzen 9 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 9 3950X has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
4.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.5 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
32 Threads 64
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
16 CPU Cores 32
16x Cores 32x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU frequency --
-- Release date --
-- Direct X --
GPU name
-- Technology --
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Execution units --
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
-- AVC --
-- VC-1 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
-- h264 --
-- VP8 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
 
 

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 105 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
142 W TDP (PL2) None
105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 280 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X 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 64.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 128.0 MB cache.
Q3/2019 Release date Q3/2020
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 16.0 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
650 $ Release price 2749 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
64.0 MB L3-Cache 128.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.5 GHz
42986
42986
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
24050
24050

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.5 GHz
33465
33465
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
18875
18875

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.5 GHz
25211
25211
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
14322
14322

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.5 GHz
20747
20747
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
10761
10761

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.5 GHz
16740
16740
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
9148
9148

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.5 GHz
15273
15273
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
11830
11830

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.5 GHz
7575
7575
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
3897
3897

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
1697
1697
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.5 GHz
1627
1627

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
1371
1371
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.5 GHz
1276
1276

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
32C 64T @ 3.5 GHz
680
680
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
384
384

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX in leaderboards