AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2018. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO (15) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3000 (4) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855/860 (3) |
3 | Generation | 6 |
Castle Peak (Zen 2) | Architecture | Kryo 485 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 clocks with 2.84 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
12 | Cores | 8 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
4.00 GHz (4.30 GHz) | A-Core | 2.84 GHz 1x Kryo 485 Prime |
-- | B-Core | 2.42 GHz 3x Kryo 485 Gold |
-- | C-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 485 Silver |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 690 @ 7 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 |
GPU frequency | 0.25 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.59 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 5 |
Technology | 7 nm | |
Max. displays | 1 | |
-- | Compute units | 4 |
-- | Shader | 384 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12.0 |
Hardware codec supportA 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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no iGPU | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | No |
No | Codec VC-1 | No |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
2048 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
6.00 MB | L2 Cache | 1.75 MB |
64.00 MB | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
128 | PCIe lanes | -- |
252.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX has a TDP of 280 W. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 is --. 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 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
280 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 is at 3.75 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
7 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | -- |
WRX8 (sWRX8) | Socket | -- |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q1/2021 | Release date | Q4/2018 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
12C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
12C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
12C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
Qualcomm Adreno 640 @ 0.59 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
12C 24T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
12C 24T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
Unknown | OnePlus 7 Pro OnePlus 7 Pro 5G Sony Xperia 1 Sony Xperia 5 Xiaomi Mi 9 Oppo Reno 10x Zoom |