AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX vs AMD EPYC 9454

Comparative analysis of AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and AMD EPYC 9454 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

AMD EPYC 9454

Differences

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

CPU is newer: launch date 11 month(s) later
Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 39% higher clock speed: 5.3 GHz vs 3.8 GHz
524288x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
524288x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
Around 33% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 3954 vs 2982

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	19 Oct 2023 vs 10 Nov 2022
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum frequency	5.3 GHz vs 3.8 GHz
L2 cache	1 MB (per core) vs 1MB (per core)
L3 cache	128 MB (shared) vs 256MB (shared)
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	3954 vs 2982

Reasons to consider the AMD EPYC 9454

24 more cores, run more applications at once: 48 vs 24
48 more threads: 96 vs 48
2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
Around 21% lower typical power consumption: 290 Watt vs 350 Watt
Around 61% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 129701 vs 80705

Specifications (specs)
Number of cores	48 vs 24
Number of threads	96 vs 48
L1 cache	64K (per core) vs 64 KB (per core)
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	2 vs 1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	290 Watt vs 350 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark	129701 vs 80705

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
CPU 2: AMD EPYC 9454

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

3954

2982

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

80705

129701

Name	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX	AMD EPYC 9454
PassMark - Single thread mark	3954	2982
PassMark - CPU mark	80705	129701

Compare specifications (specs)

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX	AMD EPYC 9454
Essentials
Launch date	19 Oct 2023	10 Nov 2022
Launch price (MSRP)	$2649	$5225
Place in performance rating	27	15
Performance
Base frequency	4.2 GHz	2.75 GHz
Die size	4x 71 mm²	8x 72 mm²
L1 cache	64 KB (per core)	64K (per core)
L2 cache	1 MB (per core)	1MB (per core)
L3 cache	128 MB (shared)	256MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	5 nm	5 nm
Maximum core temperature	95°C
Maximum frequency	5.3 GHz	3.8 GHz
Number of cores	24	48
Number of threads	48	96
Transistor count	26,280 million	52,560 million
Unlocked
Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR5	DDR5-4800 MHz, Twelve-channel
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	2
Sockets supported	sTR5	SP5
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	350 Watt	290 Watt
Configurable TDP		240-300 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 128 Lanes, (CPU only)	Gen 5, 128 Lanes, (CPU only)