Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5...

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,250 less on MSRP ($1,149 MSRP vs $2,399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 107.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 34.8 vs 16.7 PassMark/$ ($1,149 MSRP vs $2,399 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (39,929 vs 40,126).

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +17.0% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 16.7 vs 34.8 PassMark/$ ($2,399 MSRP vs $1,149 MSRP).

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

2020

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,250 less on MSRP ($1,149 MSRP vs $2,399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 107.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 34.8 vs 16.7 PassMark/$ ($1,149 MSRP vs $2,399 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +17.0% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (39,929 vs 40,126).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 16.7 vs 34.8 PassMark/$ ($2,399 MSRP vs $1,149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX better than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX?

Yes. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 17.0% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.5% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 17.0% more average FPS across 2 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX is the better fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 24 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX is 108.8% more expensive on MSRP at $2,399 MSRP versus $1,149 MSRP, and it gives you a 17.0% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is also 107.8% better value on MSRP (34.8 vs 16.7 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2020) and more multi-core headroom with 12 cores / 24 threads instead of 16/32. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX Benchmark Check

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
1080p
low	210 FPS	208 FPS
medium	170 FPS	170 FPS
high	142 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	108 FPS
1440p
low	186 FPS	187 FPS
medium	147 FPS	150 FPS
high	118 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	91 FPS
medium	74 FPS	78 FPS
high	58 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	49 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
1080p
low	557 FPS	770 FPS
medium	486 FPS	656 FPS
high	395 FPS	516 FPS
ultra	351 FPS	453 FPS
1440p
low	479 FPS	639 FPS
medium	424 FPS	554 FPS
high	356 FPS	457 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	373 FPS
4K
low	299 FPS	375 FPS
medium	268 FPS	327 FPS
high	243 FPS	296 FPS
ultra	217 FPS	262 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
1080p
low	773 FPS	802 FPS
medium	638 FPS	659 FPS
high	569 FPS	602 FPS
ultra	494 FPS	524 FPS
1440p
low	600 FPS	617 FPS
medium	495 FPS	506 FPS
high	437 FPS	458 FPS
ultra	376 FPS	394 FPS
4K
low	431 FPS	447 FPS
medium	344 FPS	357 FPS
high	303 FPS	323 FPS
ultra	243 FPS	257 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
1080p
low	998 FPS	1003 FPS
medium	970 FPS	1003 FPS
high	823 FPS	911 FPS
ultra	725 FPS	806 FPS
1440p
low	847 FPS	933 FPS
medium	745 FPS	817 FPS
high	630 FPS	703 FPS
ultra	540 FPS	601 FPS
4K
low	594 FPS	667 FPS
medium	540 FPS	599 FPS
high	468 FPS	521 FPS
ultra	405 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 14 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Castle Peak (2020) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: sWRX8. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 39,929 points. Launch price was $1,149.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 March 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Chagall PRO (2022) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 4.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: sWRX8. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 40,126 points. Launch price was $499.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX — a 4.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX (base: 3.9 GHz vs 4.1 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX uses the Castle Peak (2020) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX uses Chagall PRO (2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX scores 39,929 against the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX's 40,126 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX. Both processors carry 64 MB of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
Cores / Threads	16 / 32+33%	12 / 24
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz	4.5 GHz+5%
Base Clock	3.9 GHz	4.1 GHz+5%
L3 Cache	64 MB	64 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm, 12 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Castle Peak (2020)	Chagall PRO (2022)
PassMark	39,929	40,126

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the sWRX8 socket with PCIe 4.0. Both support up to 3200 memory speed. Both support up to 2048 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: WRX80 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX) and WRX80 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX).

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
Socket	sWRX8	sWRX8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	3200	3200
Max RAM Capacity	2048	2048
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128	128

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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Both support VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V virtualization. Direct competitor: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX rivals Xeon Silver 4314; Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX rivals Xeon W-3335.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	Yes	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V	VT-x, VT-d, AMD-V

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX launched at $1149 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX debuted at $2399. On MSRP ($1149 vs $2399), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is $1250 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX delivers 34.8 pts/$ vs 16.7 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX — making the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX the 70% better value option.