AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Processor comparisons 17-03-2021

   If you can't decide which processor to buy, you can make a choice after reading the full tests AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and see which is better for games or normal use for rendering, machine learning, programming, video editing, streaming. Here you can find all information from real streaming and video editing tests or various benchmarks. A thorough analysis of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to read, is presented in the form of the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in special testing software like VeraCrypt, Handbrake, Blender, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, Furmark, WPrime, Dolphin Emulator, GeekBench 6, 5.2, UserBenchmark, DaVinci Resolve Studio, Blender, 3DMark, PassMark, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), MATLAB, Gears 5, Prime95, AIDA64, 7zip, RealBench, SuperPi, PCMark 10.
   And how good the processors are in games:

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

After looking at the data of joint benchmarks and videos, you already be able to know which CPU is better to buy for gaming AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX.

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 PRO 3955WX

62%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

69%

The number of this parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is 10% better than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX. 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 PRO 3955WX

59%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

65%

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. And if it seems to you that the selected CPU has a low game result, look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of less popular games in which processors were compared: Horizon Zero Dawn, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Ghostrunner, League of Legends (LOL), PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), NBA 2K20, Control, Monster Hunter World, Half-Life: Alyx, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Metro Exodus, Battlefield V, Forza Horizon 4, Hitman 3, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), DOTA 2A.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	105.1	115.8
Valorant	119.4	131.6
Cyberpunk 2077	66.9	73.7
Apex Legends	112.2	123.7
Call of Duty Warzone	89.5	98.7
Overwatch	96.7	106.6
Red Dead Redemption 2	82.4	90.8
DOOM Eternal	59.7	65.8
Warzone	93.1	102.7
Assassin's Creed	100.3	110.6
Valheim	99.1	109.3

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. Therefore, 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 get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

14%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

15%

To make a final resolution on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is more energy efficient than the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX since it has less power consumption: 280W vs. 280W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, you need to 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

For example you want to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for programming, video editing or video rendering, machine learning, streaming, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the CPU uses all threads and cores that it has to the maximum to reach maximum performance. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before you take into account the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the program you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that can use only one core to work, and all the benefit of multi-core mode turns out to be unnecessary.

Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Cinbench 15 Single-core	204	209
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	5816	7398
Cinbench 20 Single-core	498	509
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	13376	17444
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1204	1270
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	33942	47102

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

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Single-Core	2771	2686
Multi-Core	40817	64446

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

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Single-Core	1253	1312
Multi-Core	16736	27290

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most helpful. The newer the processor, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same benefits from the presence of overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, thereby increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS in the newest games. Accordingly, you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The economy are obvious!

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Announcement date	July 14, 2020	November 25, 2019
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	sTRX4	sTRX4
Core name	Castle Peak	Castle Peak
Architecture	Zen 2	Zen 2
Generation	3	3
Turbo Frequency	4.3 MHz	4.5 MHz
Frequency	3.9 MHz	3.7 MHz
Cores	16	32
Threads	32	64
Bus rate
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	22600 millions	22600 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	280 W	280 W
Memory type	DDR4	DDR4
Max. Memory
Memory Frequency	3200	3200
Memory bandwidth
L1 cache	1MB	2MB
L2 cache	8MB	16MB
L3 cache	64MB	128MB
Overclocking	No	Yes
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number	100-000000167	100-000000011 100-100000011WOF

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 5% better than Ryzen Threadripper 3970X in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has 16 more core than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX. 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 PRO 3955WX is better: 5
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is better: 25
However, it should be understood that the summary data in the article above do not mean that taking them into account you should undividedly trust a simple quantitative comparison. Be sure to watch the testing video and read the reviews of real owners of AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X before deciding which of the processors to buy for gaming.

• AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX specs and review.

• AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X specs and review.