Processors comparison
Ryzen 9 9950X3D vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX
Specs, platform, power, size and UK prices side by side. Every value comes from the product listing; anything we don't hold is marked unknown.
Key differences
- Different platforms: the Ryzen 9 9950X3D uses AM5 and the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX uses sTR5, so they need different motherboards.
- The Ryzen 9 9950X3D boosts to 5.7 GHz, 0.3 GHz higher than the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX.
- The Ryzen 9 9950X3D is rated at 170 W TDP against 350 W, so it is easier to cool and puts less load on the power supply.
- The Ryzen 9 9950X3D has integrated graphics; the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX needs a graphics card to show a picture.
- The Ryzen 9 9950X3D is £940.01 cheaper at its lowest listed new price (£569.99 against £1510.00).
Performance
We don't have measured benchmark results for these parts yet, and we don't publish estimated scores. Specs like core count, clock speed and video memory are a guide, not a measure of speed in games or apps.
Specifications
| Specification | Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | ||
| SocketDecides which motherboards the processor fits. | AM5 | sTR5 |
| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Architecture | Zen 5 | Unknown |
| Series | AMD Ryzen 9 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO |
| Cores and clocks | ||
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Threads | 32 | 32 |
| Max boost clock | 5.7 GHzHigher | 5.4 GHz |
| Power and cooling | ||
| Rated TDPThe maker's thermal design rating, not measured power draw. | 170 W | 350 W |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Integrated graphicsWithout it you need a graphics card to get a picture. | Yes | No |
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