CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX

Key Findings

  • The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 15.8%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X shows superior performance with a 33.7% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X has the highest core count with 16 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X

Desktop
Release Date
Q3 2024
Market Position
64th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs11th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs14th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2023
Market Position
143rd fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs78th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs38th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9950X
4,736
7945WX
4,091

Multi-Thread Performance

9950X
66,305
7945WX
49,607

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX

💻CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
9950X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX
7945WX
🔄Other Names
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X 16-Core Processor
9950X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX 12-Cores
7945WX
⚡Base Clock
4.3 GHz
9950X
4.7 GHz
7945WX
🚀Turbo Clock
5.7 GHz
9950X
5.3 GHz
7945WX
💻Cores/Threads
16 Threads: 32
9950X
12 Threads: 24
7945WX
🔌Socket
AM5
9950X
sTR5
7945WX
⚡TDP
170 W
9950X
350 W
7945WX
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 16 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 16 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 16 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB
9950X
L1 Instruction Cache: 12 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 12 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 12 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB
7945WX

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX drawing more power under load (350W vs 170W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.