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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX vs AMD Threadripper PRO 7965WX: Comparison
What is the difference between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Threadripper PRO 7965WX?
L3 cache is where these two genuinely part company, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX 64 MB against Threadripper PRO 7965WX 152 MB, a 58% lead for Threadripper PRO 7965WX. Tdp is not the same on both, 280 W on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX versus 350 W on the Threadripper PRO 7965WX. There is a split on release year as well, 2020 on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX versus 2023 on the Threadripper PRO 7965WX. There is a split on core count as well, 16 cores on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX versus 24 cores on the Threadripper PRO 7965WX. They differ on thread count too, 32 threads on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX versus 48 threads on the Threadripper PRO 7965WX. They differ on base clock too, 3.9 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX versus 4.2 GHz on the Threadripper PRO 7965WX.
Who each one is for
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is the one to take for mainstream desktop builds and everyday productivity, though it is not the pick for extreme overclocking (unless K/X-series) and workstation-class multi-threaded workloads. Buy the Threadripper PRO 7965WX for content creators mixing single- and multi-threaded work and software developers with large compile jobs, though it is not built for gaming-focused builds and users on air cooling under 240mm. Our rating of the Threadripper PRO 7965WX (8.9/10): the Threadripper PRO 7965WX is a well-balanced high-core-count chip that handles both single-threaded and parallel workloads without the premium of the top-tier models.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Threadripper PRO 7965WX differ on boost clock?
Yes. Boost Clock reads Up to 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX versus 5.3 GHz on the Threadripper PRO 7965WX.
Is the Memory Channels the same on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Threadripper PRO 7965WX?
It is. Both are listed at 8 channels, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Release Year
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
- 2020
- AMD Threadripper PRO 7965WX
- 2023
Core Count
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
- 16 cores
- AMD Threadripper PRO 7965WX
- 24 cores
Thread Count
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
- 32 threads
- AMD Threadripper PRO 7965WX
- 48 threads
Base Clock
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
- 3.9 GHz
- AMD Threadripper PRO 7965WX
- 4.2 GHz
Boost Clock
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
- Up to 4.3 GHz
- AMD Threadripper PRO 7965WX
- 5.3 GHz
L3 Cache
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
- 64 MB-58%
- AMD Threadripper PRO 7965WX
- 152 MBBest
Socket
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
- sWRX8
- AMD Threadripper PRO 7965WX
- sWRX8
Memory Channels
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
- 8 channels
- AMD Threadripper PRO 7965WX
- 8 channels
TDP
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
- 280 W
- AMD Threadripper PRO 7965WX
- 350 W
Memory Support
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
- DDR4, 8-Channel, Up to 3200 MT/s
- AMD Threadripper PRO 7965WX
- 8-channel ECC DDR5Best
Which one should you pick?
Choose 3955WX if you want the higher memory channels (8 channels vs 8 channels).
Choose 7965WX if you want the higher L3 cache (152 MB vs 64 MB).
Verdict
AMD Threadripper PRO 7965WX
8.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The Threadripper PRO 7965WX is a well-balanced high-core-count chip that handles both single-threaded and parallel workloads without the premium of the top-tier models.