AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

Workstation CPUAMD

Also called amd ryzen threadripper pro 3995wx, ryzen threadripper pro 3995wx, 3995wx, ryzen-threadripper-pro-3995wx

AMDWorkstation CPUZen 2

AMD Threadripper PRO workstation processor on Zen 2, with 64 cores and 128 threads addressing up to 2000 GB and no integrated graphics.

What you need to know

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX is a aging workstation cpu.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX launched in 2020., It has 64 cores and 128 threads on Zen 2, dropping into the sWRX8 socket. Treat the spec table as the facts. Age alone does not tell you to throw it out.

Still good?: Yes, for lighter work
Product age: 6 years old
Upgrade pressure: Moderate

Feex says

This SKU has no picture of its own. If the machine has no discrete GPU, a black screen after install is expected, not a dead CPU.

What this hardware means today

Age and usefulness are not the same number. This page keeps them separate.

Performance today: Good. Good for the class when RAM, storage, and the GPU keep up.
Product age 6 years old: Aging. Launched 2020. Newer platforms exist. That does not make this chip unusable by itself.
Support status: Supported. Current Windows and current applications still run on this class of CPU. Platform BIOS support depends on the motherboard or laptop vendor.
Upgrade pressure: Moderate. Upgrade pressure comes from platform features and specific CPU-bound work, not from the chip being unusable.

Where does it sit?

Zen 2 sits on AMD's recent Zen desktop and laptop timeline. Later chips keep the brand and change the core.

Zen 2

Zen 3

Zen 4

Zen 5

Performance context

These are qualitative readings, not a fake 8.7 out of 10. Workload still wins.

Gaming: Good

Playable in lighter titles. A weak GPU will hide whatever this chip still has.

Productivity: Good

64 cores cover office, browser, and compile work in this class.

Multithreaded workloads: Very Good

128 threads. Heavy encodes still scale further on higher-core parts.

General use: Excellent

Everyday Windows use is not where most people notice this SKU first.

Efficiency: Good

Power is not recorded on this sheet.

Should you upgrade?

Probably not based on CPU performance alone.

Upgrade makes more sense if

Your workload is strongly CPU limited
You need a newer platform for memory, I/O, or chipset features
You need substantially more multicore performance
You need newer connectivity that your current board cannot offer

Upgrade makes less sense if

The GPU is the real bottleneck
Current applications are already responsive
The CPU rarely limits your workload

Specifications

Figures below follow the Feex Hardware Database record for this SKU. Fields without a recorded value are omitted.

Processor

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX is built on Zen 2.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX specifications: Processor
Manufacturer	AMD
Family	Threadripper PRO
Architecture	Zen 2
Codename	Matisse
Segment	Workstation

Cores and threads

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX has 64 cores and 128 threads.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX specifications: Cores and threads
Cores	64
Threads	128

Clock speeds

Base clock is 2.7 GHz. Boost reaches 4.2 GHz.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX specifications: Clock speeds
Base frequency	2.7 GHz
Max boost	4.2 GHz
Unlocked multiplier	No

Memory

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX addresses 2000 GB.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX specifications: Memory
Max capacity	2000 GB
Max memory speed	3200 MT/s

Package and power

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX uses the sWRX8 socket.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX specifications: Package and power
Socket	sWRX8

Integrated graphics

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX does not include integrated graphics.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX specifications: Integrated graphics
Integrated graphics	None

Market

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX launched 2020.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX specifications: Market
Launch date	2020
Model	3995WX

Features

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX records 34 instruction sets on this sheet.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX specifications: Features
Instruction sets	AES-NIAVX-512AVX2AVXFMASHA64-bit (x86-64)BMI1BMI2CLMULF16CPCLMULQDQRDRANDRDSEEDSSE4.1SSE4.2x86-64-v3ABMADXCMPXCHG16BFXSRInvariant TSCLZCNTPOPCNTRDTSCPSSESSE2SSE3SSSE3x86-64-v2XSAVEXSAVEOPTMMXMOVBE
Security	AMD SEVAMD SME
Virtualization	AMD SVMAMD-V (Hardware Virtualization)NPT / RVIIOMMU
OS capabilities	Docker / Hyper-V readyLinux KVM readyWindows 11 eligibleAndroid emulator readyWSL2 ready

Independent scores

These are PassMark CPU figures. They are not Feex measurements.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX specifications: Independent scores
Single-core score	2,590
Multi-core score	82,556
Overall score	14,623
Productivity score	57,287
Creator score	50,068
Engineering score	115,578
Gaming score	28,409

Compatibility

Compatibility
Socket	sWRX8
Board	A shared socket is not automatic compatibility. Check the motherboard CPU list and BIOS revision.
Memory	up to 2000 GB
Graphics	Requires a discrete GPU. This SKU has no iGPU.

A shared socket is not automatic compatibility. Boards often need a BIOS update before a newer chip in the same socket will post.

Cooler clearance, VRM quality, and power limits matter as much as the socket name.

Do not expect a display from the motherboard video ports. This SKU has no integrated graphics.

No display after install

This SKU has no integrated graphics. A machine with no discrete GPU will not show a picture. That is expected, not a dead CPU.

Sources and verification

Reviewed by Feex editorial. Last verified August 2026 Status: Partially Verified. How we research.

Feex Hardware Database · Specification source used for this sheet. CC BY 4.0.
PassMark Software · CPU benchmark page for AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

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