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AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5945WX Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£550PassMark benchmark result:40161N. of physical cores:12CPU boost clock speed:4.5 GHzCPU socket:sWRX8TDP (Thermal design power):280 W

AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5945WX Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

7.6

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components

90%

7.6

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–²Better than 80% of processors
7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.
When it matters
When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components

60%

8.2

Performance

18%

6.3

Cache & Architecture

10%

8.1

Memory & PCIe

7%

4.5

Power & Thermal

4%

9.2

Platform

1%

4.0

Integrated Graphics

â–²Better than 80% of processors
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £550

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Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5945WX

Technical score
Technical score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.
When it matters
When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components:

60%

8.2

Performance

18%

6.3

Cache & Architecture

10%

8.1

Memory & PCIe

7%

4.5

Power & Thermal

4%

9.2

Platform

1%

4.0

Integrated Graphics

7.6
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5945WX has a popularity score of 1 point, which is higher than that of 0% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components:

60%

7.6

Overall score

40%

7.6

Price

7.6
Brand name
AMD
Processor type
workstation
Processor type
workstation
★ Better than 95% of models
This processor belongs to the workstation processor class, which is more advanced than that of 95.1% of processors and equal to that of 4.9% of processors.
CPU socket
sWRX8
CPU socket
sWRX8
★ Better than 93% of models
This processor uses the sWRX8 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 93.4% of processors and equal to that of 0.6% of processors.
Chipset
WRX80
Chipset
WRX80
★ Better than 98% of models
This processor supports WRX80 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 97.8% of processors and equal to that of 0.7% of processors.
CPU architecture
x86-64
CPU architecture
x86-64
â–² Better than 2% of models
This processor uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
12
N. of physical cores
12
â–² Better than 82% of models
Market range: <2 – >12
This processor has 12 CPU cores, which is more than 81.5% of processors and equal to 5.5% of processors.
CPU threads
24
CPU threads
24
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <4 – >24
This processor offers 24 CPU threads, which is more than 90.3% of processors and equal to 4% of processors.
Threads per core
2
Threads per core
2
â–² Better than 30% of models
Market range: <0 – >2.5
This processor offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.3% of processors and equal to 69.7% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
4.5 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
4.5 GHz
â–² Better than 57% of models
Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
This processor reaches a boost clock of 4.5 GHz which is higher than that of 56.5% of processors and equal to that of 5.4% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
12x 4.1 GHz
CPU base clock speed
12x 4.1 GHz
★ Better than 95% of models
This processor has a base clock of 12x4.1 GHz which is higher than that of 95.1% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
7 nm
Semiconductor size
7 nm
â–² Better than 72% of models
Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
This processor uses a 7 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 71.5% of processors and equal to that of 10.9% of processors.
Foundry
TSMC 7 nm
Foundry
TSMC 7 nm
â–² Better than 57% of models
This processor is built on the TSMC 7 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 56.7% of processors and equal to that of 9.4% of processors.
L3 cache
64 MB
L3 cache
64 MB
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
This processor has an L3 cache of 64 MB which is larger than that of 94.6% of processors and equal to that of 2.8% of processors.
L2 cache
6 MB
L2 cache
6 MB
â–² Better than 67% of models
Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
This processor has an L2 cache of 6 MB which is larger than that of 67.4% of processors and equal to that of 3.9% of processors.
L1 cache
768 KB
L1 cache
768 KB
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
This processor has an L1 cache of 768 KB which is larger than that of 78.1% of processors and equal to that of 3.4% of processors.
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DDR memory version
DDR4
DDR memory version
DDR4
â–¼ Worse than 42% of models
This processor supports DDR DDR4, which is newer than that of 26.3% of processors and equal to that of 31.7% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
3,200 MHz
Maximum memory speed
3,200 MHz
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
This processor supports memory speeds up to 3,200 MHz, which is higher than that of 51.8% of processors and equal to 8.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
DDR4-3200 MHz
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
DDR4-3200 MHz
â–² Better than 48% of models
This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-3200 MHz, which is higher than that of 47.6% of processors and equal to 9.2% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
N/A
Maximum memory capacity
2 GB
Maximum memory capacity
2 GB
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This processor supports up to 2 TB of memory, which is more than 98.3% of processors and equal to 1.7% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
no
Integrated graphics
no
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
This processor does not include integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
N/A
Integrated GPU execution units
N/A
Integrated GPU base frequency
N/A
Integrated media encoders/decoders
N/A
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TDP (Thermal design power)
280 W
TDP (Thermal design power)
280 W
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a TDP of 280 W which is higher than that of 97.8% of processors and equal to that of 0.8% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
280 W
Base power (PL1)
280 W
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a base power of 280 W which is higher than that of 97.8% of processors and equal to that of 0.8% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
?
Tau (power duration limit)
N/A
Configurable TDP
no
Configurable TDP
no
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
This processor does not support configurable TDP. 52.8% of processors support configurable TDP.
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5945WX vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceCache & ArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated GraphicsPower & Thermal
  • 3.8x higher PassMark score
    PassMark benchmark result
    40,161
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (40,161 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    40,161 vs 10,572.5
  • 2.77x higher multi-core score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    13,398
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <763 – >14k
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (13,398 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    13,398 vs 4,829
  • 16 more CPU threads
    CPU threads
    24
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <4 – >24
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (24 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    24 vs 8
  • 6 more CPU cores
    N. of physical cores
    12
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (12 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    12 vs 6
  • 112 more PCIe lanes
    PCIe lane count
    128
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <10 – >30
    This processor has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (128 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    128 vs 16
  • 8x larger L3 cache
    L3 cache
    64 MB
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
    This processor has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (64 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
    64 MB vs 8 MB
  • Higher base clock
    CPU base clock speed
    12 x 4.1 GHz
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This processor has a higher base clock than the average processor (12x4.1 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz).
    12x4.1 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz
  • 32x more memory capacity
    Maximum memory capacity
    2 TB GB
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
    This processor has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (2 TB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    2 TB vs 64 GB
  • Modern CPU socket
    CPU socket
    sWRX8
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This processor uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (sWRX8 vs FP4).
    sWRX8 vs FP4
  • Broader instruction support
    Instruction sets
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2, AMD-V
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This processor supports a broader instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2, AMD-V vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2, AMD-V vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • Advanced security extensions
    Security extensions
    Memory Guard, Secure Processor, Secure Boot, Shadow Stack, SME, SEV, SEV-ES, SEV-SNP
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This processor provides more advanced security extensions than the average processor (Memory Guard, Secure Processor, Secure Boot, Shadow Stack, SME, SEV, SEV-ES, SEV-SNP vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor).
    Memory Guard, Secure Processor, Secure Boot, Shadow Stack, SME, SEV, SEV-ES, SEV-SNP vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor
  • Higher-end processor class
    Processor type
    workstation
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This processor belongs to a higher-end processor class than the average processor (workstation vs mobile).
    workstation vs mobile
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    Cryptographic acceleration
    AES, VAES, SHA
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This processor includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not. 0.00% of processors include crypto acceleration.
    AES, VAES, SHA vs AES, SHA
  • 3.8x higher PassMark score
    PassMark benchmark result
    40,161
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (40,161 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    40,161 vs 10,572.5
  • 2.77x higher multi-core score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    13,398
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <763 – >14k
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (13,398 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    13,398 vs 4,829
  • 16 more CPU threads
    CPU threads
    24
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <4 – >24
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (24 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    24 vs 8
  • 6 more CPU cores
    N. of physical cores
    12
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (12 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    12 vs 6
  • Higher base clock
    CPU base clock speed
    12 x 4.1 GHz
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This processor has a higher base clock than the average processor (12x4.1 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz).
    12x4.1 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz
  • 33.9% better single-core performance
    PassMark single-core benchmark score
    3,348
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >4k
    This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,348 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
    3,348 vs 2,500
  • 40.2% higher single-core score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    2062
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <561 – >2.7k
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2062 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,062 vs 1,471
  • 19.6% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Cinebench R20 single-core benchmark score
    585
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <282 – >775
    This processor has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (585 vs 489). The average processor scores 489 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    585 vs 489
  • 4.7% higher boost clock
    CPU boost clock speed
    4.5 GHz
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
    This processor has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    4.5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 13 higher clock multiplier
    Clock multiplier
    41
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <16 – >38
    This processor has a higher clock multiplier than the average processor (41 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
    41 vs 28
  • 8x larger L3 cache
    L3 cache
    64 MB
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
    This processor has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (64 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
    64 MB vs 8 MB
  • 3.09x more L3 per core
    L3 per core
    5.3 MB/core
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <1 MB/core – >3 MB/core
    This processor has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (5.3 MB/core vs 1.7 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    5.3 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 41.7% smaller process node
    Semiconductor size
    7 nm
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
    This processor has a lower process node than the average processor (7 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    7 nm vs 12 nm
  • 2.4x larger L2 cache
    L2 cache
    6 MB
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
    This processor has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (6 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    6 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • 2x larger L1 cache
    L1 cache
    768 KB
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
    This processor has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (768 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    768 KB vs 384 KB
  • 3.35x more transistors
    N. of transistors
    16.6 billion
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <1.303 billion – >25 billion
    This processor has more transistors than the average processor (16.6 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
    16.6 billion vs 4.95 billion
  • More advanced foundry
    Foundry
    TSMC 7 nm
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This processor uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 7 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
    TSMC 7 nm vs Intel 14 nm
  • 112 more PCIe lanes
    PCIe lane count
    128
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <10 – >30
    This processor has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (128 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    128 vs 16
  • 32x more memory capacity
    Maximum memory capacity
    2 TB GB
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
    This processor has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (2 TB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    2 TB vs 64 GB
  • 4.47x higher memory bandwidth
    Maximum memory bandwidth
    204.8 GB/s
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <25 GB/s – >100 GB/s
    This processor has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (204.8 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
    204.8 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s
  • Newer PCIe version
    PCIe version
    4.0
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This processor supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3).
    4.0 vs 3.0
  • Supports memory overclocking
    Memory overclocking
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This processor supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not. 43.6% of processors support memory overclocking.
  • Supports ECC memory
    ECC memory support
    yes
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    This processor supports ECC memory, the average processor does not. 32.5% of processors support ECC memory.
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    CPU temperature
    95 °C
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >105 °C
    This processor has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
    95 °C vs 100 °C
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    Microarchitecture codename
    Chagall PRO
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This processor uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Chagall PRO vs Kaby Lake).
    Chagall PRO vs Kaby Lake
  • No configurable TDP
    Configurable TDP
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This processor does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does. 52.8% of processors support configurable TDP.
  • 6.22x higher base power
    Base power (PL1)
    280 W
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a higher base power draw than the average processor (280 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    280 W vs 45 W
  • 83.1% larger die size
    Die size
    324 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <99 mm² – >257 mm²
    This processor has a higher die size than the average processor (324 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    324 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • 6.22x higher TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    280 W
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a higher TDP than the average processor (280 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    280 W vs 45 W
  • 5 °C lower TJ Max
    Maximum operating temperature (TJ Max)
    95 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >105 °C
    This processor has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
    95 °C vs 100 °C
  • 2.2x more expensive
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5945WX is more expensive than the average processor (£550 vs £250).
    £550 vs £250
  • No integrated graphics
    Integrated graphics
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This processor does not include integrated graphics, the average processor does. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
  • 2.2x more expensive
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5945WX is more expensive than the average processor (£550 vs £250).
    £550 vs £250
  • Older TPM support
    TPM type
    fTPM 2.0
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This processor supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2 vs PTT 2).
    fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    Microarchitecture codename
    Chagall PRO
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This processor uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Chagall PRO vs Kaby Lake).
    Chagall PRO vs Kaby Lake
  • 83.1% larger die size
    Die size
    324 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <99 mm² – >257 mm²
    This processor has a higher die size than the average processor (324 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    324 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • 6 fewer memory channels
    Memory channels
    8
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <1 – >6
    This processor has fewer memory channels than the average processor (8 vs 2). The average processor supports 2 memory channels.
    8 vs 2
  • No integrated graphics
    Integrated graphics
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This processor does not include integrated graphics, the average processor does. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
  • No configurable TDP
    Configurable TDP
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This processor does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does. 52.8% of processors support configurable TDP.
  • 6.22x higher base power
    Base power (PL1)
    280 W
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a higher base power draw than the average processor (280 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    280 W vs 45 W
  • 6.22x higher TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    280 W
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a higher TDP than the average processor (280 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    280 W vs 45 W
  • 5 °C lower TJ Max
    Maximum operating temperature (TJ Max)
    95 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >105 °C
    This processor has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
    95 °C vs 100 °C

Third-party reviews

What we like about AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5945WX

  • Exceptional memory bandwidth with 8-channel DDR4 support
  • Massive PCIe expandability featuring 128 PCIe 4.0 lanes for multi-GPU setups
  • Significant 20-25% performance uplift over previous generation 3945WX
  • Support for up to 2TB of ECC RAM, ideal for massive datasets
  • Professional-grade security features including AMD Shadow Stack and Memory Guard
  • High single-core performance compared to older workstation chips

What we don't like about AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5945WX

  • High power consumption with a 280W TDP requiring high-end cooling solutions
  • Expensive total cost of ownership due to high motherboard (WRX80) prices
  • Platform is not future-proof as it uses DDR4 and older sockets
  • Locked multiplier limits manual overclocking capabilities
  • Lacks integrated graphics, requiring a dedicated GPU for any display output
  • 12-core count may be considered low for the 'Threadripper' name compared to 32 or 64-core variants

Verdict

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5945WX is a high-performance workstation processor based on the 7nm Zen 3 architecture, featuring 12 cores and 24 threads with a base clock speed of 4.1 GHz and a max boost of up to 4.5 GHz. Designed for demanding professional workloads like rendering and simulation, it offers 64MB of L3 cache, support for 128 PCIe 4.0 lanes, and 8-channel DDR4-3200 ECC memory for massive bandwidth and reliability. Its main strengths include exceptional multi-threaded performance and an expansive I/O platform, though it is hindered by a high 280W TDP requiring robust cooling, a lack of integrated graphics, and a platform that is no longer future-proof as it does not support DDR5.

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