CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Key Findings

  • The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 20.1%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX shows superior performance with a 22.0% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX has the highest core count with 24 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 7965WX

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2023
Market Position
37th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs117th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs9th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9950X
4,736
7965WX
3,942

Multi-Thread Performance

9950X
66,305
7965WX
80,865

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

💻CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
9950X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
7965WX
🔄Other Names
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X 16-Core Processor
9950X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX 24-Cores
7965WX
⚡Base Clock
4.3 GHz
9950X
4.2 GHz
7965WX
🚀Turbo Clock
5.7 GHz
9950X
5.3 GHz
7965WX
💻Cores/Threads
16 Threads: 32
9950X
24 Threads: 48
7965WX
🔌Socket
AM5
9950X
sTR5
7965WX
⚡TDP
170 W
9950X
350 W
7965WX
💾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: 24 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 24 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 24 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 128 MB
7965WX

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX 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 7965WX takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX drawing more power under load (350W vs 170W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.