AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX vs AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT

Comparative analysis of AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Graphics interfaces. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT

Differences

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

4 more cores, run more applications at once: 12 vs 8
8 more threads: 24 vs 16
Around 50% more L2 cache; more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
2x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
Around 42% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 33497 vs 23570

Specifications (specs)
Number of cores	12 vs 8
Number of threads	24 vs 16
L2 cache	6 MB vs 4 MB
L3 cache	64 MB vs 32 MB
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark	33497 vs 23570

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 9% higher clock speed: 4.7 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
2.7x lower typical power consumption: 105 Watt vs 280 Watt
Around 4% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2803 vs 2697

Specifications (specs)
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum frequency	4.7 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	105 Watt vs 280 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	2803 vs 2697

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
CPU 2: AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2697

2803

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

33497

23570

Name	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX	AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT
PassMark - Single thread mark	2697	2803
PassMark - CPU mark	33497	23570
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score		6314

Compare specifications (specs)

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX	AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT
Essentials
Architecture codename	Zen 2 (Matisse)	Zen 2
Launch date	14 Jul 2020	21 Jul 2020
OPN Tray	100-000000168
Place in performance rating	556	772
Vertical segment	Desktop	Desktop
Launch price (MSRP)		$400
OPN PIB		100-100000279WOF
Performance
Base frequency	4.0 GHz	3.9 GHz
Die size	74 mm²
L1 cache	768 KB
L2 cache	6 MB	4 MB
L3 cache	64 MB	32 MB
Manufacturing process technology	7 nm	7 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	95 °C
Maximum frequency	4.3 GHz	4.7 GHz
Number of cores	12	8
Number of threads	24	16
Transistor count	3800 million
Unlocked
Memory
ECC memory support
Max memory channels	8	2
Supported memory frequency	DDR4-3200
Supported memory types		DDR4-3200
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1
Sockets supported	TR4	AM4
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	280 Watt	105 Watt
Peripherals
Max number of PCIe lanes	128
PCI Express revision	4.0	3.0
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
AMD StoreMI technology
Virtualization
AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)
Graphics interfaces
DisplayPort
HDMI