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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX: Comparison

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX: the l3 cache difference

L3 cache is where these two genuinely part company, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX 64 MB against Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 256 MB, a 75% lead for Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX. SPECrate® 2017 Integer (base), 1-chip backs the spec sheet up. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX scores 369 to 133, 64% clear. Add l2 cache to that, 8 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX versus 32 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX, and the pattern holds. There is a split on base clock as well, 3.9 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX versus 2.7 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX. There is a split on memory support as well, DDR4, 8-Channel, Up to 3200 MT/s on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX versus DDR4-3200 ECC RDIMM on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX: which one fits your build

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX suits mainstream desktop builds and everyday productivity, though it is the wrong buy for extreme overclocking (unless K/X-series) and workstation-class multi-threaded workloads. Take the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX for the most demanding professional workstation workloads needing genuine 64-core, 128-thread single-socket throughput. It is not the one for anyone outside extreme professional workstation use, this is specialized, expensive hardware far beyond consumer or gaming needs.

What Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX have in common

The common ground is wider than the gap: tdp, memory channels, release year, socket and max memory speed are identical here. They match on 1 further specification as well.

Frequently asked questions

Do the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX differ on boost clock?

Yes. Boost Clock reads Up to 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX.

Is the PCIe Generation the same on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX?

It is. Both are listed at PCIe 4.0, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Release Year

    AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
    2020
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
    2020
  • Core Count

    AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
    16 cores
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
    64 cores
  • Thread Count

    AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
    32 threads
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
    128 threads
  • Base Clock

    AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
    3.9 GHz
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
    2.7 GHz
  • Boost Clock

    AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
    Up to 4.3 GHz
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
    4.2 GHz
  • L2 Cache

    AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
    8 MB-75%
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
    32 MBBest
  • L3 Cache

    AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
    64 MB-75%
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
    256 MBBest
  • Socket

    AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
    sWRX8
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
    sWRX8
  • Memory Channels

    AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
    8 channels
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
    8 channels
  • Max Memory Speed

    AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
    3200 MT/s
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
    3200 MT/s
  • PCIe Generation

    AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
    PCIe 4.0
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
    PCIe 4.0
  • TDP

    AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
    280 W
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
    280 W
  • Memory Support

    AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
    DDR4, 8-Channel, Up to 3200 MT/s
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
    DDR4-3200 ECC RDIMM

Benchmarks

  • General CPU
  • SPECrate® 2017 Integer (base), 1-chip

    AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
    133-64%
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
    369Best

    Best published 1-chip result on spec.org, retrieved 23 Sept 2026.

    Server-style tasks like compiling and compression on every thread. Best for judging workstation and server work.

  • SPECrate® 2017 Floating Point (base), 1-chip

    AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
    115-58%
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
    273Best

    Best published 1-chip result on spec.org, retrieved 23 Sept 2026.

    Scientific and engineering tasks on every thread. Rewards core count and memory bandwidth.

SPEC®, SPECrate® and SPECspeed® are registered trademarks of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation. Copied by permission of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC). Results retrieved from www.spec.org on 23 Sept 2026.

Which one should you pick?

Choose 3955WX if you want the higher memory channels (8 channels vs 8 channels).

Choose 3995WX if you want the higher L2 cache (32 MB vs 8 MB), the higher L3 cache (256 MB vs 64 MB) and the higher SPECrate® 2017 integer (base), 1-chip (369 vs 133).