AMD Ryzen 9 5950X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X or AMD Ryzen 9 5950X – 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 5950X features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2020 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 9 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX, you'll need a motherboard with a WRX8 (sWRX8) socket.
AMD Ryzen 5000 Group AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000
4 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Name AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX
AMD Ryzen 9 Family AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.9 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
32 Threads 48
16x Cores 24x
16 CPU Cores 24
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
4.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.5 GHz
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200
Yes ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 2.0 TB
2 Memory channels 8
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 204.8 GB/s
 
 

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.
142 W TDP (PL2) None
105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 280 W
95 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 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 5965WX is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 128.0 MB cache.
Q4/2020 Release date Q1/2022
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
7 nm Technology 7 nm
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
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Vermeer (Zen 3) Architecture Chagall (Zen 3)
64.0 MB L3-Cache 128.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket WRX8 (sWRX8)
8.0 MB L2-Cache 12.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
40535
40535
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
28577
28577

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
30700
30700
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
21425
21425

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
23928
23928
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
16606
16606

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
18846
18846
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
13214
13214

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
2215
2215
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
2054
2054

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
1644
1644
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
1508
1508