AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX 16-core sWRX8
AMD
72 Overall Score
vs
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
SMC
80 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX 16-core sWRX8
78 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX is a powerful 16-core, 32-thread processor with a 4.5 GHz turbo, but it lacks a stock cooler and requires a specific sWRX8 motherboard. Users appreciate its performance and compatibility with Windows 11, though they note the need for a quality cooler and compatible motherboard. Overall, sentiment is positive, with minor caveats about setup requirements.
Pros
- High core/thread count
- Fast turbo frequency
- Windows 11 compatible
- Strong performance
Cons
- No included cooler
- Requires specific motherboard
- Limited socket compatibility
Performance 3
Cooling requirement 2
Motherboard compatibility 2
Windows 11 compatibility 1
Socket type 1
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Gaming
Budget
Efficiency
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX | SMC EPYC 9555P | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | AMD |
| Series | Ryzen Threadripper PRO | EPYC |
| Model | 5955WX | 9555P |
| Codename | Chagall PRO (Zen 3) | Turin |
| Class | hedt | server |
| Process | 7 | 4★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 16 | 64★ |
| P-cores | 16 | 64★ |
| Threads | ||
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 8 | 64★ |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 8★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | sWRX8 | AMD Socket SP5 |
| PCIe | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | ||
| TDP | 280★ | 360 |
| Max Turbo Power | 280★ | 400 |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | None | — |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX 16-core sWRX8
- Strong platform (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ai (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong feature (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong multi thread (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
- Strong multi thread (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong ai (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong platform (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong efficiency (91st percentile)91st %ile
Verdict
Winner: SMC EPYC 9555P
Scores 80 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 27 specs.