CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 9900X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Key Findings

  • The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 14.5%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX shows superior performance with a 9.3% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX has the highest core count with 16 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X

Desktop
Release Date
Q3 2024
Market Position
120th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs15th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs29th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2023
Market Position
90th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs76th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs23rd fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9900X
4,690
7955WX
4,096

Multi-Thread Performance

9900X
54,846
7955WX
59,968

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 9 9900X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

💻CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
9900X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX
7955WX
🔄Other Names
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X 12-Core Processor
9900X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX 16-Cores
7955WX
⚡Base Clock
4.4 GHz
9900X
4.5 GHz
7955WX
🚀Turbo Clock
5.6 GHz
9900X
5.3 GHz
7955WX
💻Cores/Threads
12 Threads: 24
9900X
16 Threads: 32
7955WX
🔌Socket
AM5
9900X
sTR5
7955WX
⚡TDP
120 W
9900X
350 W
7955WX
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 12 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 12 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 12 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB
9900X
L1 Instruction Cache: 16 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 16 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 16 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB
7955WX

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX drawing more power under load (350W vs 120W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.