AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX | AMD Phenom II X3 B73 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX and the AMD Phenom II X3 B73 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX 16 core processor released in Q4/2023 with the AMD Phenom II X3 B73 which has 3 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2009. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO (15) | Family | AMD Phenom II (52) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000 (6) | CPU group | AMD Phenom II - 700 (9) |
5 | Generation | 3 |
Storm Peak (Zen 4) | Architecture | Heka (K10) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX is a 16 core processor with a clock frequency of 4.50 GHz (5.30 GHz). The processor can compute 32 threads at the same time. The AMD Phenom II X3 B73 clocks with 2.80 GHz, has 3 CPU cores and can calculate 3 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X3 B73 |
16 | Cores | 3 |
32 | Threads | 3 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
4.50 GHz | Frequency | 2.80 GHz |
5.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeUp to 2048 GB of memory in a maximum of 8 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX, while the AMD Phenom II X3 B73 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X3 B73 |
DDR5-5200 | Memory | DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 |
2048 GB | Max. Memory | |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
332.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
16.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
64.00 MB | L3 Cache | 6.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | -- |
128 | PCIe lanes | -- |
504.1 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX has a TDP of 350 W. The TDP of the AMD Phenom II X3 B73 is 95 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 7955WX | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X3 B73 |
350 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX has 80.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 5 nm. The cache of AMD Phenom II X3 B73 is at 6.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 45 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X3 B73 |
5 nm | Technology | 45 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4A, SSE4.2, SSSE3, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE3, SSE4a |
sTR5 | Socket | AM3 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q3/2009 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX
16C 32T @ 5.30 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 B73
3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 B73
3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX
16C 32T @ 5.30 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 B73
3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 B73
3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX
16C 32T @ 5.30 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 B73
3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 B73
3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX | AMD Phenom II X3 B73 |
Unknown | Unknown |