AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

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Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX compared with Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX
AMDRyzen Threadripper PRO 5975WXAMDRyzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2022November 2023
Cores and clocks
Cores32 (better)16
Threads64 (better)32
Base clock3.6 GHz4.5 GHz
Boost clock4.5 GHz5.3 GHz (better)
L3 cache128 MB (better)64 MB
CoresChagall PRO; Zen 3. Boxed product ID 100-100000445WOF; tray ID 100-000000445. AMD confirmed all five 5000 WX models available in Lenovo ThinkStation P620 systems on 8 March 2022; this is the OEM release, before later standalone retail availability.Storm Peak; Zen 4. Boxed product ID 100-100000886WOF; tray ID 100-000000886. Announced 19 October 2023. HP stated November 2023 availability for the Z6 G5 A; its original 27 November QuickSpecs lists this exact processor as a factory option. Release is kept at OEM month precision; the exact first shipping day is unverified. AMD’s 21 November DIY date covered selected PRO models and is not applied here.
ClocksPrecision Boost 2; maximum boost up to 4.5 GHz. Unlocked for overclocking; OEM system restrictions can differ.Precision Boost 2; maximum boost up to 5.3 GHz. Unlocked for overclocking; OEM system restrictions can differ.
CacheL1 2048 KB; L2 16 MB; L3 128 MBL1 1024 KB; L2 16 MB; L3 64 MB
Graphics and AI
Built-in graphicsNoNo
GraphicsA separate graphics card is requiredA separate graphics card is required
Platform
SocketsWRX8sTR5
Base power280 W350 W
UnlockedYesYes
Cooler in the box–No
Memory supportDDR4; eight channels; up to 3200 MT/s. AMD’s launch specification supports up to 2 TB ECC UDIMM, RDIMM or LRDIMM memory; motherboard and system limits can be lower.DDR5 RDIMM; eight channels; up to 5200 MT/s; ECC enabled by default. WRX90 supports up to 2 TB and eight channels; TRX50 with a PRO processor supports up to 1 TB and four channels.
PCIePCIe 4.0; AMD’s exact-model launch table lists 128 lanesPCIe 5.0; native total/usable/Gen5 lanes: 148/144/128. AMD lists 128 Gen5 lanes on WRX90, or 48 on TRX50. Four native USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports and four SATA ports.
Chipsets–WRX90 and TRX50; motherboard and OEM system configuration determines available memory channels, I/O and overclocking support
ProcessCPU cores: TSMC 7 nm FinFETCPU cores: TSMC 5 nm FinFET; I/O die: TSMC 6 nm FinFET. CCD 71 mm²; I/O die 388 mm²; three package dies.
CoolerAMD’s current specification does not state whether a cooler is included. Maximum operating temperature 95°C.Cooler not included. Maximum operating temperature 95°C.

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