AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX vs AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT

Comparative analysis of AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT

Differences

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

20 more cores, run more applications at once: 32 vs 12
40 more threads: 64 vs 24
2.7x 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
3x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 98811 vs 32738
2x better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 17270 vs 8585

Specifications (specs)
Number of cores	32 vs 12
Number of threads	64 vs 24
L2 cache	16 MB vs 6 MB
L3 cache	128 MB vs 64 MB
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark	98811 vs 32738
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score	17270 vs 8585

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 12% higher clock speed: 4.7 GHz vs 4.2 GHz
2.7x lower typical power consumption: 105 Watt vs 280 Watt
Around 3% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2748 vs 2676

Specifications (specs)
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum frequency	4.7 GHz vs 4.2 GHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	105 Watt vs 280 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	2748 vs 2676

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
CPU 2: AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2676

2748

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

98811

32738

3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score

CPU 1

CPU 2

17270

8585

Name	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX	AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT
PassMark - Single thread mark	2676	2748
PassMark - CPU mark	98811	32738
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score	17270	8585

Compare specifications (specs)

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX	AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT
Essentials
Architecture codename	Zen 2 (Matisse)	Zen 2
Launch date	14 Jul 2020	July 2020
OPN Tray	100-000000086
Place in performance rating	78	623
Vertical segment	Desktop	Desktop
OPN PIB		100-100000277WOF
Performance
Base frequency	3.5 GHz	3.8 GHz
Die size	74 mm²
L1 cache	2 MB
L2 cache	16 MB	6 MB
L3 cache	128 MB	64 MB
Manufacturing process technology	7 nm	7 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	95 °C
Maximum frequency	4.2 GHz	4.7 GHz
Number of cores	32	12
Number of threads	64	24
Transistor count	3800 million
Unlocked
Memory
ECC memory support
Max memory channels	8	2
Supported memory frequency	DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size		128 GB
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	20
PCI Express revision	4.0	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™)