AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX | Apple A12Z Bionic | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX or Apple A12Z Bionic - 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 Threadripper PRO 3955WX has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.30 GHz. Up to 2048 GB of memory is supported in 8 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX was released in Q1/2021. The Apple A12Z Bionic has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.49 GHz. The CPU supports up to 6 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple A12Z Bionic was released in Q1/2020. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO (15) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3000 (4) | CPU group | Apple A12/A12X/A12Z (3) |
3 | Generation | 12 |
Castle Peak (Zen 2) | Architecture | A12 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple A10X Fusion |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is 3.90 GHz (4.30 GHz) while the Apple A12Z Bionic has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Apple A12Z Bionic is at 2.49 GHz. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX | Characteristic | Apple A12Z Bionic |
16 | Cores | 8 |
32 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.90 GHz (4.30 GHz) | A-Core | 2.49 GHz 4x Vortex |
-- | B-Core | 1.59 GHz 4x Tempest |
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 3955WX | Characteristic | Apple A12Z Bionic |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 8 Neural cores @ 5 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX or Apple A12Z Bionic has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Apple A12Z |
GPU frequency | 1.13 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 9 |
Technology | 7 nm | |
Max. displays | 1 | |
-- | Compute units | 32 |
-- | Shader | 512 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 6 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | -- |
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 | Apple A12Z |
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 | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX can use up to 2048 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s. The Apple A12Z Bionic supports up to 6 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 68.2 GB/s. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX | Characteristic | Apple A12Z Bionic |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
2048 GB | Max. Memory | 6 GB |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 68.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
64.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
128 | PCIe lanes | -- |
252.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is 280 W, while the Apple A12Z Bionic has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX | Characteristic | Apple A12Z Bionic |
280 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is manufactured in 7 nm and has 72.00 MB cache. The Apple A12Z Bionic is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 8.00 MB cache. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX | Characteristic | Apple A12Z Bionic |
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 | iOS |
Q1/2021 | Release date | Q1/2020 |
1149 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
16C 32T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
16C 32T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
16C 32T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
Apple A12Z @ 1.13 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
16C 32T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
16C 32T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
16C 32T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
16C 32T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Apple A12Z Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX | Apple A12Z Bionic |
Unknown | Apple iPad Pro 2020 |