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Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Strix Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375
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.
Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375
The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Strix Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 33,619 points. Launch price was $499.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 share an identical 12-core/24-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 — a 17% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (base: 4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX uses the Castle Peak (2020) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 uses Strix Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX scores 33,455 against the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375's 33,619 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 18,500 vs 22,246 (18.4% advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,652 vs 2,864, a 53.7% lead for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,500 vs 15,012 (26.5% advantage for the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375). L3 cache: 64 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX vs 16 MB on the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz | 5.1 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz+100% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB+300% | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 7 nm, 12 nm | 4 nm-43% |
| Architecture | Castle Peak (2020) | Strix Point (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 33,455 | 33,619 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,500 | 22,246+20% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,652 | 2,864+73% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,500 | 15,012+31% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX uses the sWRX8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 uses FP8 (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 Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 — the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 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 256 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX) vs 2 (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375). PCIe lanes: 128 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX) vs 16 (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375) — the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX offers 112 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: WRX80 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX) and FP8,FP7 (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375).
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | sWRX8 | FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | LPDDR5x-8000+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048 GB+700% | 256 GB |
| RAM Channels | 8+300% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 128+700% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Only the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX) vs AMD-V, IOMMU (Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375). The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 890M), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX targets Professional Workstation, Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 targets Mobile Workstation / High-end Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX rivals Xeon w5-2455X; Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 rivals Core i9-14900HX.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon 890M |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V, IOMMU |
| Target Use | Professional Workstation | Mobile Workstation / High-end Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX launched at $1149 MSRP, while the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 debuted at $0. At current prices ($100 vs $0), the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is $100 cheaper.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1149 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 334.6 | — |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2025 |
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