AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 24 core processor released in Q4/2019 with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX which has 16 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2021. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO (15) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3000 (4) |
3 | Generation | 3 |
Castle Peak (Zen 2) | Architecture | Castle Peak (Zen 2) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is a 24 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.80 GHz (4.50 GHz). The processor can compute 48 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX clocks with 3.90 GHz (4.30 GHz), has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX |
24 | Cores | 16 |
48 | Threads | 32 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.80 GHz | Frequency | 3.90 GHz |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.30 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.00 GHz |
Memory & PCIeUp to 2048 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX supports a maximum of 2048 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
2048 GB | Max. Memory | 2048 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
128.00 MB | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
64 | PCIe lanes | 128 |
126.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 252.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has a TDP of 280 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is 280 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX |
280 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has 140.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is at 72.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX |
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 |
TRX4 (sTRX4) | Socket | WRX8 (sWRX8) |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2019 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
1435 $ | Release price | 1149 $ |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
16C 32T @ 4.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
16C 32T @ 4.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
16C 32T @ 3.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
16C 32T @ 4.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
16C 32T @ 4.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
16C 32T @ 4.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
16C 32T @ 4.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
16C 32T @ 4.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX |
Unknown | Unknown |