AMD EPYC 7543P vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

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AMD EPYC 7543P CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
AMD EPYC 7543P AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

CPU comparison

AMD EPYC 7543P or AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.

The AMD EPYC 7543P has 32 cores with 64 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.70 GHz. Up to 4096 GB of memory is supported in 8 memory channels. The AMD EPYC 7543P was released in Q1/2021.

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX has 12 cores with 24 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX was released in Q1/2021.
AMD EPYC (129) Family AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO (15)
AMD EPYC 7003 (29) CPU group AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3000 (4)
3 Generation 3
Milan (Zen 3) Architecture Castle Peak (Zen 2)
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD EPYC 7543P is a 32 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.80 GHz (3.70 GHz). The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX has 12 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 4.00 GHz (4.30 GHz).

AMD EPYC 7543P Characteristic AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
32 Cores 12
64 Threads 24
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking ? Yes
2.80 GHz Frequency 4.00 GHz
3.70 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 4.30 GHz
3.30 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 4.20 GHz

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

AMD EPYC 7543P Characteristic AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
Technology
Max. displays
-- Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
-- DirectX Version --

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.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 No
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC No
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

The AMD EPYC 7543P supports a maximum of 4096 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX can connect up to 2048 GB of memory in 8 memory channels.

AMD EPYC 7543P Characteristic AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
DDR4-3200 Memory DDR4-3200
4096 GB Max. Memory 2048 GB
8 (Octa Channel) Memory channels 8 (Octa Channel)
204.8 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
-- L2 Cache 6.00 MB
256.00 MB L3 Cache 64.00 MB
4.0 PCIe version 4.0
128 PCIe lanes 128
252.0 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth 252.0 GB/s

Thermal Management

The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD EPYC 7543P has a TDP of 225 W, that of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX is 280 W.

AMD EPYC 7543P Characteristic AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
225 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 280 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
240 W TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. 95 °C

Technical details

The AMD EPYC 7543P has a 256.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX cache has a total of 70.00 MB.

AMD EPYC 7543P Characteristic AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
7 nm Technology 7 nm
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3
SP3 Socket WRX8 (sWRX8)
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2021
2730 $ Release price --
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks
AMD EPYC 7543P (100%)
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX (96%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 3 CPU benchmarks
AMD EPYC 7543P (100%)
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX (52%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD EPYC 7543P AMD EPYC 7543P
32C 64T @ 3.70 GHz
1371 (100%)
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz
1307 (95%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD EPYC 7543P AMD EPYC 7543P
32C 64T @ 3.30 GHz
29987 (100%)
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
12C 24T @ 4.20 GHz
12828 (43%)

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. What is new is an optimized utilization of newer CPU architectures, e.g. based on the big.LITTLE concept and combining CPU cores of different sizes. The single-core benchmark only evaluates the performance of the fastest CPU core, the number of CPU cores in a processor is irrelevant here.
AMD EPYC 7543P AMD EPYC 7543P
32C 64T @ 3.70 GHz
1708 (100%)
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz
1652 (97%)

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. What is new is an optimized utilization of newer CPU architectures, e.g. based on the big.LITTLE concept and combining CPU cores of different sizes. The multi-core benchmark evaluates the performance of all of the processor's CPU cores. Virtual thread improvements such as AMD SMT or Intel's Hyper-Threading have a positive impact on the benchmark result.
AMD EPYC 7543P AMD EPYC 7543P
32C 64T @ 3.30 GHz
18068 (100%)
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
12C 24T @ 4.20 GHz
11500 (64%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
AMD EPYC 7543P AMD EPYC 7543P
32C 64T @ 3.30 GHz
67086 (100%)
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
12C 24T @ 4.20 GHz
33450 (50%)

Devices using this processor

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