AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Processor comparisons   17-03-2021
   Perhaps you are thinking about choosing a processor, you will be able to make a decision after reading the detailed tests AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and decide which is better for games or normal use for streaming, video editing, rendering, programming, machine learning. Here is useful information from real video editing and streaming tests or many benchmarks. A careful analysis of all the technical characteristics, so that it can be easier to understand, is summarized in the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in special test applications such as Gears 5, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, GeekBench 6, 5.2, PCMark 10, VeraCrypt, AIDA64, Blender, DaVinci Resolve Studio, RealBench, Handbrake, WPrime, 3DMark, UserBenchmark, SuperPi, Prime95, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), 7zip, MATLAB, Dolphin Emulator, Furmark, PassMark, Blender.
   Gaming performance of processors in:

Watch Dogs Legion
Fallout 76
Overwatch
Cyberpunk 2077
Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare
DOOM: Eternal
Apex Legends
Halo Infinite
Fortnite
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Borderlands 3
Valheim
Death Stranding
Red Dead Redemption 2
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Grand Theft Auto V
Rainbow Six Siege
Last Man Standing
Valorant

After looking at the data of joint benchmarks and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which CPU is better to buy for gaming AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

58%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

62%

The number of this parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is 6% better than Ryzen Threadripper 1950X. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

58%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

59%

The maximum result in this parameter is 100 percent, which is the performance of the most powerful processor at the moment. And it is clear that this is a server processor, on which no one will play games. Because this processor costs several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a small game result, look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the final table below.
List of less popular games in which processors were compared: League of Legends (LOL), Monster Hunter World, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, DOTA 2A, Forza Horizon 4, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), NBA 2K20, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Ghostrunner, Hitman 3, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Horizon Zero Dawn, Metro Exodus, Half-Life: Alyx, Control, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Battlefield V.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	102.9	105.1
Valorant	116.9	119.4
Cyberpunk 2077	65.5	66.9
Apex Legends	109.9	112.2
Call of Duty Warzone	87.7	89.5
Overwatch	94.7	96.7
Red Dead Redemption 2	80.7	82.4
DOOM Eternal	58.5	59.7
Warzone	91.2	93.1
Assassin's Creed	98.2	100.3
Valheim	97.0	99.1

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The computers that were in the comparisons not only did they have different video cards and different amounts of RAM. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 2K, 4K or FullHD. So the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. You will get more accurate information about how powerful the processor will be in games, if you compare it in one assembly with the video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

19%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

14%

To make a finishing decision on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. It is clear that the newer the generation, the better the performance of the processor in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is more energy efficient than the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX as it consumes less power: 180W vs. 280W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, you must know its TDP. It is necessary to calculate so that the TDP data specified in the cooler specification is greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

If you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for machine learning, programming, streaming, video editing or video rendering, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the processor uses all threads and cores that it has to the maximum to reach maximum efficiency. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the program you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Since there are still many programs that can use only one core to work, and all the benefit of multi-core mode are unused.
Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
Cinbench 15 Single-core	168	204
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	2986	5816
Cinbench 20 Single-core	411	498
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	6731	13376
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1035	1204
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	18780	33942

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
Single-Core	2253	2771
Multi-Core	26588	40817

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
Single-Core	1053	1253
Multi-Core	14599	16736

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most helpful will be the release date of the processor and the possibility of overclocking it. The later the processor is released, the longer it will last in your computer. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system in the future. The same benefits from the presence of overclocking. When the processor can be overclocked, thereby increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS in new games. Accordingly, you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The savings are obvious!

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
Announcement date	July 31, 2017	July 14, 2020
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	sTR4	sTRX4
Core name	Whitehaven	Castle Peak
Architecture	Zen	Zen 2
Generation	1	3
Turbo Frequency	4 MHz	4.3 MHz
Frequency	3.4 MHz	3.9 MHz
Cores	16	16
Threads	32	32
Bus rate
Bit	64	64
Lithography	14 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	11600 millions	22600 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	180 W	280 W
Memory type	DDR4	DDR4
Max. Memory
Memory Frequency	2667	3200
Memory bandwidth
L1 cache	1.5MB	1MB
L2 cache	8MB	8MB
L3 cache	32MB	64MB
Overclocking	Yes	No
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number	YD195XA8UGAAE YD195XA8AEWOF	100-000000167

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is 12% better than Ryzen Threadripper 1950X in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is better: 2
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is better: 30
Although it should be realized that all the number in the article above do not mean that taking them into account you should undividedly trust a simple comparison of these figures. Better to watch the video tests and read the reviews of real owners of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX before deciding which CPU to buy for gaming and which not.

• AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X specs and review.

• AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX specs and review.