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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX review: 74 specs compared

Avg. price:~£1,340PassMark multi-core score:60060N. of physical cores:16CPU boost clock speed:5.3 GHzCPU socket:sTR5TDP (Thermal design power):350 W

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX Review: Compare 74 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

7.9/10

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

40%

8.7

Technical score

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.2, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

★Better than 91% of processors
6.5

Value for money

Value for money
6.5/ 10
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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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â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

3.4

Price

â–¼Worse than 88%
8.7

Technical score

Technical score
8.7/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 98% of models
Score components

60%

9.3

Performance

18%

8.5

Architecture

10%

9.1

Memory & PCIe

7%

4.5

Power & Thermal

4%

9.0

Platform

1%

4.0

Integrated graphics

★Better than 98%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.2.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £1,340
Best rankings
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Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Technical score
Technical score
8.7/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 98% of models
Score components:

60%

9.3

Performance

18%

8.5

Architecture

10%

9.1

Memory & PCIe

7%

4.5

Power & Thermal

4%

9.0

Platform

1%

4.0

Integrated graphics

8.7
Reviews score
7.2
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 10
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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–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components:

70%

7.9

Overall score

30%

3.4

Price

6.5
Processor type
workstation
This processor belongs to the workstation processor class, which is more advanced than that of 95.4% of processors and equal to that of 4.6% of processors.
CPU socket
sTR5
This processor uses the sTR5 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 93.6% of processors and equal to that of 1.3% of processors.
Chipset
WRX90, TRX50
This processor supports WRX90, TRX50 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 99% of processors and equal to that of 1% of processors.
CPU architecture
x86-64
This processor uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.8% of processors and equal to that of 98.2% of processors.
Instruction sets
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
This processor supports MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V instruction sets, which is broader support than 69.3% of processors and equal to that of 7.1% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
16
Market range: <2 – >12
This processor has 16 CPU cores, which is more than 90% of processors and equal to 4.6% of processors.
CPU threads
32
Market range: <4 – >24
This processor offers 32 CPU threads, which is more than 94.9% of processors and equal to 3.2% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
5.3 GHz
Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
This processor reaches a boost clock of 5.3 GHz which is higher than that of 91.9% of processors and equal to that of 2.3% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
16x 4.5 GHz
This processor has a base clock of 16x4.5 GHz which is higher than that of 97.8% of processors and equal to that of 0.1% of processors.
PassMark multi-core score
60,060
Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
This processor scores 60,060 in PassMark, which is higher than 97.6% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
5 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
This processor uses a 5 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 83.5% of processors and equal to that of 3.2% of processors.
Foundry
TSMC 5 nm
This processor is built on the TSMC 5 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 83.1% of processors and equal to that of 3.2% of processors.
L3 cache
64 MB
Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
This processor has an L3 cache of 64 MB which is larger than that of 94.5% of processors and equal to that of 2.8% of processors.
L2 cache
16 MB
Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
This processor has an L2 cache of 16 MB which is larger than that of 88.4% of processors and equal to that of 3.1% of processors.
L1 cache
1,024 KB
Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
This processor has an L1 cache of 1,024 KB which is larger than that of 85.7% of processors and equal to that of 1.5% of processors.
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DDR memory version
DDR5
This processor supports DDR DDR5, which is newer than that of 64.2% of processors and equal to that of 12.8% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
5,200 MHz
Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
This processor supports memory speeds up to 5,200 MHz, which is higher than that of 70.6% of processors and equal to 6.6% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
DDR5-5200 MHz
This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR5-5200 MHz, which is higher than that of 71% of processors and equal to 5.6% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
5,200 MHz
This processor supports XMP/EXPO memory speeds up to 5,200 MHz, which is higher than that of 94.7% of processors and equal to 1.4% of processors.
Maximum memory capacity
2 GB
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This processor supports up to 2 TB of memory, which is more than 98.4% of processors and equal to 1.6% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
no
This processor does not include integrated graphics. 85.4% of processors offer this.
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)
350 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a TDP of 350 W which is higher than that of 98.8% of processors and equal to that of 1.2% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
350 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a base power of 350 W which is higher than that of 98.8% of processors and equal to that of 1.3% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
?
Tau (power duration limit)
N/A
Configurable TDP
no
This processor does not support configurable TDP. 53.7% of processors offer this.
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated graphicsPower & Thermal
  • 5.24x higher PassMark score
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (60,060 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    60,060 vs 11,469
  • 3.79x higher multi-core score
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (19,757 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    19,757 vs 5,209
  • 10 more CPU cores
    This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (16 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    16 vs 6
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Storm Peak vs Kaby Lake).
    Storm Peak vs Kaby Lake
  • 12 more performance cores
    This processor has more performance cores than the average processor (16 vs 4). The average processor has 4 performance cores.
    16 vs 4
  • 59.8% better single-core performance
    This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,087 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
    4,087 vs 2,558
  • 24 more CPU threads
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (32 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    32 vs 8
  • 75.2% higher single-core score
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,690 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,690 vs 1,535
  • Modern CPU socket
    This processor uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (sTR5 vs FP5).
    sTR5 vs FP5
  • Higher-end processor class
    This processor belongs to a higher-end processor class than the average processor (workstation vs mobile).
    workstation vs mobile
  • 3 years newer release date
    This processor has a newer release date than the average processor (2023 vs 2020).
    October 2023
    2023 vs 2020
  • 5.24x higher PassMark score
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (60,060 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    60,060 vs 11,469
  • 3.79x higher multi-core score
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (19,757 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    19,757 vs 5,209
  • 10 more CPU cores
    This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (16 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    16 vs 6
  • 12 more performance cores
    This processor has more performance cores than the average processor (16 vs 4). The average processor has 4 performance cores.
    16 vs 4
  • 59.8% better single-core performance
    This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,087 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
    4,087 vs 2,558
  • 24 more CPU threads
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (32 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    32 vs 8
  • 75.2% higher single-core score
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,690 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,690 vs 1,535
  • 20.5% higher boost clock
    This processor has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.3 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz.
    5.3 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
  • Higher base clock
    This processor has a higher base clock than the average processor (16x4.5 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
    16x4.5 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
  • Unlocked for overclocking
    This processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the average processor does not. 22.6% of processors offer this.
  • 17 higher clock multiplier
    This processor has a higher clock multiplier than the average processor (45 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
    45 vs 28
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Storm Peak vs Kaby Lake).
    Storm Peak vs Kaby Lake
  • 5.33x larger L2 cache
    This processor has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (16 MB vs 3 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 3 MB.
    16 MB vs 3 MB
  • 7.11x larger L3 cache
    This processor has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (64 MB vs 9 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 9 MB.
    64 MB vs 9 MB
  • 2.16x more L3 per core
    This processor has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (4 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.85 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    4 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core
  • 58.3% smaller process node
    This processor has a lower process node than the average processor (5 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    5 nm vs 12 nm
  • 59.9% smaller die size
    This processor has a lower die size than the average processor (71 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    71 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • 2.67x larger L1 cache
    This processor has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (1,024 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    1,024 KB vs 384 KB
  • More advanced foundry
    This processor uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 5 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
    TSMC 5 nm vs Intel 14 nm
  • 2x more L2 per core
    This processor has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
    1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • 2.65x more transistors
    This processor has more transistors than the average processor (13.1 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
    13.14 billion vs 4.95 billion
  • 132 more PCIe lanes
    This processor has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (148 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    148 vs 16
  • Newer PCIe version
    This processor supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 vs 3).
    5 vs 3
  • 32x more memory capacity
    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
  • 7.1x higher memory bandwidth
    This processor has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (332.8 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s.
    332.8 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s
  • Supports memory overclocking
    This processor supports memory overclocking, while the average processor does not. 43.9% of processors support memory overclocking.
  • Newer DDR support
    This processor supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR5 vs DDR4).
    DDR5 vs DDR4
  • 62.5% higher memory speed
    This processor has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 3,200 MHz.
    5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz
  • Supports ECC memory
    This processor supports ECC memory, while the average processor does not. 32% of processors support it.
  • Higher JEDEC memory speed
    This processor has a higher JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (DDR5-5200 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
    DDR5-5,200 MHz vs DDR4-3,200 MHz
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    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
  • 7.78x higher base power
    This processor has a higher base power draw than the average processor (350 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    350 W vs 45 W
  • No configurable TDP
    This processor does not support configurable TDP, while the average processor does. 53.7% of processors support configurable TDP.
  • 7.78x higher TDP
    This processor has a higher TDP than the average processor (350 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    350 W vs 45 W
  • 5 °C lower temperature limit
    This processor has a lower temperature limit than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor can run up to 100 °C.
    95 °C vs 100 °C
  • 5.36x more expensive
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX is more expensive than the average processor (£1,340 vs £250).
    £1,340 vs £250
  • No integrated graphics
    This processor does not include integrated graphics, while the average processor does. 85.4% of processors include integrated graphics.
  • 11.5% worse value for money
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX has worse value for money than the average processor (6.54 vs 7.3).
    6.54 vs 7.29
  • 6 fewer memory channels
    This processor has fewer memory channels than the average processor (8 vs 2). The average processor supports 2 memory channels.
    8 vs 2
  • 5.36x more expensive
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX is more expensive than the average processor (£1,340 vs £250).
    £1,340 vs £250
  • 11.5% worse value for money
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX has worse value for money than the average processor (6.54 vs 7.3).
    6.54 vs 7.29
  • Weaker security extensions
    This processor provides less advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, NX bit, Memory Guard, Secure Processor, Secure Boot, Shadow Stack, GMET, SKINIT vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK).
    AES-NI, NX bit, Memory Guard, Secure Processor, Secure Boot, Shadow Stack, GMET, SKINIT vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK
  • Older TPM support
    This processor supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2 vs PTT 2).
    fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • 6 fewer memory channels
    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
    This processor does not include integrated graphics, while the average processor does. 85.4% of processors include integrated graphics.
  • 7.78x higher base power
    This processor has a higher base power draw than the average processor (350 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    350 W vs 45 W
  • No configurable TDP
    This processor does not support configurable TDP, while the average processor does. 53.7% of processors support configurable TDP.
  • 7.78x higher TDP
    This processor has a higher TDP than the average processor (350 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    350 W vs 45 W
  • 5 °C lower temperature limit
    This processor has a lower temperature limit than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor can run up to 100 °C.
    95 °C vs 100 °C

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What customers like about AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

  • Exceptional memory bandwidth with 8-channel DDR5 support, ideal for simulation and complex datasets.
  • Massive PCIe 5.0 lane availability (128 lanes), perfect for multi-GPU setups and high-speed storage.
  • High boost clock speeds (up to 5.3 GHz) provide strong single-threaded performance for a workstation CPU.
  • Support for up to 2TB of ECC RAM, accommodating memory-intensive professional applications.
  • Includes AMD PRO technologies for enhanced security and enterprise-level manageability.
  • Features an unlocked multiplier, allowing for performance gains through overclocking where thermal headroom allows.

What customers don't like about AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

  • High entry cost for the platform, including expensive WRX90 motherboards and registered DDR5 memory.
  • Lower core count (16 cores) compared to higher-tier Threadripper models makes it less competitive in purely multi-threaded rendering tasks.
  • Challenging to cool effectively under full load due to its 350W TDP, requiring robust thermal solutions.
  • Limited performance advantage over significantly cheaper mainstream CPUs like the Ryzen 9 7950X for general productivity and office tasks.
  • Diminishing returns in software that is not optimized to leverage high memory bandwidth or many PCIe lanes.

Verdict

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX is a high-end workstation processor based on the 5nm Zen 4 architecture, featuring 16 cores and 32 threads with a base clock of 4.5 GHz and a boost clock of up to 5.3 GHz. Key characteristics include support for 128 PCIe 5.0 lanes, an 8-channel DDR5 memory controller supporting up to 2 TB of ECC RAM at 5200 MT/s, and a 64 MB L3 cache. Its main advantages are massive I/O expandability for multi-GPU setups, superior memory bandwidth for data-intensive professional workloads, and professional manageability through AMD PRO technologies. However, it carries a high 350W TDP requiring robust cooling solutions, utilizes the expensive sTR5/WRX90 platform, and its lower core count compared to 7995WX/7985WX variants results in relatively lower memory bandwidth efficiency per dollar for certain highly parallel tasks.

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