AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 12 core processor released in Q1/2021 with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X which has 16 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2018. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO (15) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3000 (4) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 (4) |
3 | Generation | 2 |
Castle Peak (Zen 2) | Architecture | Colfax (Zen+) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX is a 12 core processor with a clock frequency of 4.00 GHz (4.30 GHz). The processor can compute 24 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X clocks with 3.50 GHz (4.40 GHz), has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
12 | Cores | 16 |
24 | Threads | 32 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
4.00 GHz | Frequency | 3.50 GHz |
4.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.40 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.50 GHz |
Memory & PCIeUp to 2048 GB of memory in a maximum of 8 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 93.8 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
2048 GB | Max. Memory | |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 93.8 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
6.00 MB | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
64.00 MB | L3 Cache | 32.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
128 | PCIe lanes | 64 |
252.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 63.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX has a TDP of 280 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is 180 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
280 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 180 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX has 70.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is at 40.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 12 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
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 |
WRX8 (sWRX8) | 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 |
Q1/2021 | Release date | Q3/2018 |
-- | Release price | 899 $ |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
12C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
12C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
12C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
12C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
12C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
12C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
12C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
12C 24T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
12C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
Unknown | Unknown |