AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 9 5950X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX - 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 Ryzen 9 5950X has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.90 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X was released in Q4/2020. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has 24 cores with 48 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX was released in Q3/2018. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 (35) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
AMD Ryzen 5000 (12) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 (4) |
4 | Generation | 2 |
Vermeer (Zen 3) | Architecture | Colfax (Zen+) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Predecessor | -- |
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | Successor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe 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 3.40 GHz (4.90 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has 24 CPU cores and 48 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is at 3.00 GHz (4.20 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
16 | Cores | 24 |
32 | Threads | 48 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.40 GHz | Frequency | 3.00 GHz |
4.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.20 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.00 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 9 5950X can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX supports up to GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 93.8 GB/s. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 93.8 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | 12.00 MB |
64.00 MB | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 64 |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 63.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is 105 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has a TDP of 250 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
105 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 250 W |
142 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is manufactured in 7 nm and has 72.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is manufactured in 12 nm and has a 76.00 MB cache. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
7 nm | Technology | 12 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 |
AM4 (PGA 1331) | Socket | TR4 (SP3r2) |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2020 | Release date | Q3/2018 |
799 $ | Release price | 1299 $ |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
28,577 CB R23 MC @ 153 W |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
3.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
Unknown | Unknown |