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Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
M4 Pro (12 cores)
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
Performance Per Dollar M4 Pro (12 cores)
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX | M4 Pro (12 cores) |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Castle Peak (2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX | M4 Pro (12 cores) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and M4 Pro (12 cores)
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 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 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 4 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: 33,455 points. Launch price was $499.
M4 Pro (12 cores)
The M4 Pro (12 cores) is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 30 October 2024 (1 year ago). It features 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.592 GHz, with boost up to 4.51 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5X. Passmark benchmark score: 32,853 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX packs 12 cores / 24 threads, matching the M4 Pro (12 cores)'s 12 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX versus 4.51 GHz on the M4 Pro (12 cores) — a 4.8% clock advantage for the M4 Pro (12 cores) (base: 4 GHz vs 2.592 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX is built on the Castle Peak (2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX scores 33,455 against the M4 Pro (12 cores)'s 32,853 — a 1.8% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 18,500 vs 18,904 (2.2% advantage for the M4 Pro (12 cores)). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,652 vs 3,812, a 79.1% lead for the M4 Pro (12 cores) that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,500 vs 20,076 (54.3% advantage for the M4 Pro (12 cores)).
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX | M4 Pro (12 cores) |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 12 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.51 GHz+5% |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz+54% | 2.592 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 4 MB+700% |
| Process | 7 nm, 12 nm | 3 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Castle Peak (2020) | — |
| PassMark | 33,455+2% | 32,853 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,500 | 18,904+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,652 | 3,812+131% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,500 | 20,076+75% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX uses the sWRX8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the M4 Pro (12 cores) uses none (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX versus LPDDR5x-8000 on the M4 Pro (12 cores) — the M4 Pro (12 cores) supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX) vs 1 (M4 Pro (12 cores)). PCIe lanes: 128 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX) vs 0 (M4 Pro (12 cores)) — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX offers 128 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: WRX80 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX) and Apple SoC (M4 Pro (12 cores)).
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX | M4 Pro (12 cores) |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | sWRX8 | none |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | LPDDR5x-8000+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048 GB+3100% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8+700% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX) vs Apple Virtualization (M4 Pro (12 cores)). The M4 Pro (12 cores) includes integrated graphics (M4 Pro 16-core GPU), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX targets Professional Workstation, M4 Pro (12 cores) targets High-end Content Creation. Direct competitor: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX rivals Xeon w5-2455X; M4 Pro (12 cores) rivals Ryzen 9 8945HS.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX | M4 Pro (12 cores) |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | M4 Pro 16-core GPU |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | Apple Virtualization |
| Target Use | Professional Workstation | High-end Content Creation |
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