Processors comparison
AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ 7980X 64-core Processor vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX
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 AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ 7980X 64-core Processor uses sTR5 and the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX uses sWRX8, so they need different motherboards.
- The AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ 7980X 64-core Processor has 64 cores / 128 threads; the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX has 24 cores / 48 threads.
- The AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ 7980X 64-core Processor boosts to 5.1 GHz, 0.6 GHz higher than the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX.
- The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX is rated at 280 W TDP against 350 W, so it is easier to cool and puts less load on the power supply.
- Memory support differs: AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ 7980X 64-core Processor DDR5, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX DDR4.
- The AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ 7980X 64-core Processor is £2805.00 cheaper at its lowest listed new price (£3699.00 against £6504.00).
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 | AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ 7980X 64-core Processor | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | ||
| SocketDecides which motherboards the processor fits. | sTR5 | sWRX8 |
| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Architecture | Zen 4 | Zen 3 |
| Series | AMD Ryzen Threadripper | AMD Ryzen Threadripper |
| Cores and clocks | ||
| Cores | 64Higher | 24 |
| Threads | 128Higher | 48 |
| Max boost clock | 5.1 GHzHigher | 4.5 GHz |
| Power and cooling | ||
| Rated TDPThe maker's thermal design rating, not measured power draw. | 350 W | 280 W |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Integrated graphicsWithout it you need a graphics card to get a picture. | No | No |
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