AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX or AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX – 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 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.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X, you'll need a motherboard with a TRX4 (sTRX4) socket.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000 Group AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000
4 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX Name AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO Family AMD Ryzen Threadripper
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is 3.8 GHz
48 Threads 48
24x Cores 24x
24 CPU Cores 24
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.5 GHz
3.8 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 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 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 2.0 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 102.4 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
2.0 TB Max. Memory 2.0 TB
8 Memory channels 4
204.8 GB/s Bandwidth 102.4 GB/s
 
 

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.
280 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 280 W
95 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX 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 128.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
Q1/2022 Release date Q4/2019
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
-- Release price 1435 $
Chagall (Zen 3) Architecture Castle Peak (Zen 2)
128.0 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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WRX8 (sWRX8) Socket TRX4 (sTRX4)
12.0 MB L2-Cache 12.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X in leaderboards