AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000WX Now Available!

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000WX is the latest iteration of AMD’s high core and high thread workstation CPU based on the Zen 3 architecture. was first released in March 2022 but now is available to solutions providers and SabrePC systems for you to enjoy the massive improvements to the 3000WX series.

Spec Comparison

Threadripper PRO 3000WX

Threadripper PRO 5000WX

These specs look awfully similar so what happened?

Zen 3 Cores and Clock Speeds

The biggest change between the TR PRO 3000WX and the TR PRO 5000WX is the core structure with Zen 3 cores. The TR PRO 3000WX was a beast of a CPU already and now with a more modern core structure, the TR PRO 5000WX is going to dominate. Just with Zen 3 cores, the TR PRO 5000WX will have an average 15-20% performance gain over Zen 2.

Zen 3 has higher instructions per cycle (IPC) for a more efficient core. With incremental improvements to each core, the 5995WX variant with 64 cores will be extremely fast compared to the last generation.

The 5000WX also uses a shared 256MB L3 cache structure similar to that found in the EPYC Milan server-grade CPUs. A shared L3 cache, as opposed to the 3000WX series’, split IO die means that this CPU operated more like 2 split hemispheres or 2 distinct CPUs. With the 5000WX’s Zen 3 cache structure, local memory can be shared between all 64 cores instead of in the 2 groups/nodes for all to all communication between all cores. The most complex workloads can take advantage of the largest cache structure to this day.

The 5000WX also has differences in clock speeds higher base clocks speeds over multiple cores contribute to multi-threaded workloads and stability; higher boost clocks on fewer cores contribute to single-threaded performance. The 5000WX has been delivered in both. Despite being geared towards multi-threaded workloads, the 5000WX CPUs hold their own in single-threaded workloads, with performance similar to high IPC CPUs like Ryzen 9 and Intel i9.

Other Notable Characteristics

Built on the sWRX8 socket and WRX80 chipset, users can choose to upgrade from 3000WX to 5000WX with no hassle. These motherboards often are crosses of workstations and servers; many include baseboard management to operate as a single HPC workstation or be added to a server cluster.

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000WX also has 128 PCIe 4.0 lanes. More lanes mean more configurations of I/O needs like more GPUs, more storage, and more accessories with no worry of bottlenecking the PCIe bus.

Threadripper PRO vs Threadripper vs Ryzen

We would love to tell you a comparison between consumer Threadripper vs workstation Threadripper but AMD has decided to forgo the Threadripper (non-PRO) models moving forward. It had been established in the 3000WX series where lowest tier Threadripper PRO 3945WX consistently beat out the top-end Threadripper (non-PRO) 3990X.

That makes the non-PRO line the middle child of CPU processors between the classic Ryzen X line and the Threadripper PRO. With CPU processors coming out soon that deliver promising performance, the distance between consumer Ryzen and HEDT Threadripper PRO will continue to close. With next-gen Ryzen 7000 soon to be released, we can expect top-of-the-line Ryzen to be on par with bottom-of-the-line Threadripper PRO.

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000WX’s monstrous computing power yet versatility in multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads solidifies its spot as one of the best CPUs for any creator, developer, or engineer.

If you’re looking to build an HPC workstation to handle any workload, SabrePC offers custom AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO solutions to fit your needs and budget. Know exactly what you want in your workstation (or have no idea), contact us today!