AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX vs AMD EPYC 9554

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX or AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX – 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 5995WX features 64 processor cores and has the capability to manage 128 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 5995WX, you'll need a motherboard with a WRX8 (sWRX8) socket.
The AMD EPYC 9554 features 64 processor cores and has the capability to manage 128 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 9554, you'll need a motherboard with a SP5 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX Name AMD EPYC 9554
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO Family AMD EPYC
4 Generation 4
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000 Group AMD EPYC 9004
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX has 64 CPU cores and can calculate 128 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is 2.7 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 EPYC 9554 has 64 CPU cores and can calculate 128 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 9554 is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.75 GHz.
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.75 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.7 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
128 Threads 128
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
64 CPU Cores 64
64x Cores 64x Zen 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD EPYC 9554 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 6.0 TB distributed across 12 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 461.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
8 Memory channels 12
2.0 TB Max. Memory 6.0 TB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
204.8 GB/s Bandwidth 461.0 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR5-4800
 
 

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 360 W watts.
None TDP up 400 W
95 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
280 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 360 W
None TDP down 320 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX 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 256.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD EPYC 9554 is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
Q1/2022 Release date Q4/2022
-- Part Number 100-000000790
32.0 MB L2-Cache 64.0 MB
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, BFLOAT16, VNNI
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
Chagall (Zen 3) Architecture Genoa (Zen 4)
7 nm Technology 5 nm
WRX8 (sWRX8) Socket SP5
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server 2022
-- Release price 9087 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
256.0 MB L3-Cache 256.0 MB
 
 

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