CPU comparison with benchmarks
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX or AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX – 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 Threadripper PRO 3955WX features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 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 3955WX, you'll need a motherboard with a WRX8 (sWRX8) socket. The AMD EPYC Embedded 3451 features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD EPYC series. To use the AMD EPYC Embedded 3451, you'll need a motherboard with a SP4 socket.
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| Desktop / Server |
Segment |
Desktop / Server |
| AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX |
Name |
AMD EPYC Embedded 3451 |
| AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO |
Family |
AMD EPYC |
| 3 |
Generation |
1 |
| AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3000 |
Group |
AMD EPYC Embedded 3000 |
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is 3.9 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. The AMD EPYC Embedded 3451 has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC Embedded 3451 is 2.14 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
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| 4.3 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (1 core) |
3.0 GHz |
| Yes |
Overclocking |
Yes |
| normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
| 3.9 GHz |
Frequency |
2.14 GHz |
| 32 |
Threads |
32 |
| Yes |
Hyperthreading |
Yes |
| 16 |
CPU Cores |
16 |
| 16x |
Cores |
16x |
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Internal Graphics |
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX does not have integrated graphics. The AMD EPYC Embedded 3451 does not have integrated graphics.
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GPU frequency |
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Release date |
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Direct X |
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GPU name |
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Technology |
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Max. displays |
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Shaders |
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Max. GPU Memory |
0 bytes |
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Execution units |
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Generation |
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GPU (Turbo) |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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AI specifications |
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AI hardware |
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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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AVC |
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VC-1 |
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VP9 |
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h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
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h264 |
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VP8 |
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h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
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JPEG |
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AV1 |
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Memory & PCIe |
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. The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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| 8 |
Memory channels |
4 |
| 2.0 TB |
Max. Memory |
1.0 TB |
| pci |
PCIe |
pci |
| Yes |
AES-NI |
Yes |
| Yes |
ECC |
Yes |
| 204.8 GB/s |
Bandwidth |
85.3 GB/s |
| DDR4-3200 |
Memory type |
DDR4-2666 |
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Thermal Management |
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 280 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 100 W watts.
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| 95 °C |
Tjunction max |
105 °C |
| 280 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
100 W |
| None |
TDP down |
80 W |
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Technical details |
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX 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 EPYC Embedded 3451 is manufactured using a 14 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
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| Q1/2021 |
Release date |
Q1/2018 |
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Part Number |
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| 8.0 MB |
L2-Cache |
8.0 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 |
| Castle Peak (Zen 2) |
Architecture |
Snowy Owl (Zen) |
| 7 nm |
Technology |
14 nm |
| WRX8 (sWRX8) |
Socket |
SP4 |
| Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 |
Operating systems |
Windows 10, Linux |
| 1149 $ |
Release price |
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| Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
| x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
| 64.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
32.0 MB |
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