AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX processor review

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX processor released by AMD; release date: 14 Jul 2020. The processor is designed for desktop-computers and based on Zen 2 (Matisse) microarchitecture.

CPU is unlocked for overclocking. Total number of cores - 16, threads - 32. Maximum CPU clock speed - 4.3 GHz. Manufacturing process technology - 7 nm. Cache size: L1 - 1 MB, L2 - 8 MB, L3 - 64 MB.

Supported socket types: TR4. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 1. Power consumption (TDP): 280 Watt.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

4870

2439

PassMark
CPU mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

156834

63885

Name	Value
PassMark - Single thread mark	2439
PassMark - CPU mark	63885

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Architecture codename	Zen 2 (Matisse)
Launch date	14 Jul 2020
OPN Tray	100-000000167
Place in performance rating	277
Vertical segment	Desktop
Performance
Base frequency	3.9 GHz
Die size	74 mm²
L1 cache	1 MB
L2 cache	8 MB
L3 cache	64 MB
Manufacturing process technology	7 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	95 °C
Maximum frequency	4.3 GHz
Number of cores	16
Number of threads	32
Transistor count	3800 million
Unlocked

Memory
ECC memory support
Max memory channels	8
Supported memory frequency	DDR4-3200
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1
Sockets supported	TR4
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	280 Watt
Peripherals
Max number of PCIe lanes	128
PCI Express revision	4.0
Advanced Technologies
Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP)
Fused Multiply-Add 3 (FMA3)
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2)
Intel® AES New Instructions
Virtualization
AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)