AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX 16-core sWRX8
AMD
72 Overall Score
vs
Intel 5120
Intel
50 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
Intel 5120
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Budget
Gaming
Efficiency
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX | Intel 5120 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen Threadripper PRO | Xeon Gold |
| Model | 5955WX | 5120 |
| Codename | Chagall PRO (Zen 3) | — |
| Class | hedt | server |
| Process | 7★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 14 |
| P-cores | 16★ | — |
| Threads | 32★ | 28 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 8 | 14★ |
| L3 Cache | 64★ | 19.25 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4★ | — |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 8★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓★ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | sWRX8 | LGA 3647 |
| PCIe | 4.0 | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 64★ | — |
| TDP | 280 | 105★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 280★ | — |
| 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
Intel 5120
- Strong multi thread (74th percentile)
- Strong ai (74th percentile)
- Strong efficiency (73rd percentile)
- Below average platform (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average feature (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX 16-core sWRX80.082score per dollar
vs
Intel 51200.239score per dollar
Intel 5120 offers 2.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
Scores 72 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 27 specs.