AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no overlapping benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX. The Embedded 9700X has no recorded benchmarks, while the Threadripper PRO 9955WX has a full suite of 17 scores. Consequently, the head-to-head comparison is one-sided.

The Threadripper PRO 9955WX posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 59,494 and a single-core score of 8,399. In Cinebench R20, it records 24,987 multi-core and 3,527 single-core. The R15 results are 5,996 multi-core and 846 single-core. These represent the only direct performance numbers available in the database for either processor.

PassMark results for the Threadripper PRO 9955WX show a multi-thread score of 67,035 and a single-thread score of 4,530. Its integer math score is 236,120, floating point math is 156,215, and extended instructions reach 76,363. Data encryption scores 44,389, data compression 920,954, random string sorting 99,813, physics 4,156, and prime number finding 337.

Because the Embedded 9700X lacks any benchmark entries, the database records zero wins for it and zero wins for the Threadripper PRO 9955WX in the head-to-head field. The absence of overlapping data means no direct performance ratio can be calculated. The Threadripper PRO 9955WX does hold a percentile rank of 97 among all CPUs, while the Embedded 9700X sits at the 50th percentile, though this comparison is based on the Threadripper’s measured scores against the entire installed database.

The Threadripper PRO 9955WX also achieves an average benchmark score of 101,041. Its nearest rivals in the database are the AMD EPYC 7513 with an average score of 102,244 (1.2% lower), the AMD EPYC 4585PX at 99,324 (1.7% higher), the AMD EPYC 8324P at 103,329 (2.2% lower), and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX at 98,504 (2.6% higher). These deltas position the 9955WX slightly below two EPYC parts and slightly above two others, indicating a narrow competitive band among high-core workstation processors.

Where Each One Wins

The Threadripper PRO 9955WX wins every measured benchmark category in the database, simply because it has recorded scores and the Embedded 9700X has none. The strongest results for the 9955WX appear in data compression, where it hits 920,954, and multi-thread workloads, with a PassMark multi-thread score of 67,035. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 59,494 reinforces its advantage in heavily threaded rendering tasks.

The Embedded 9700X, with no benchmark data, cannot claim any measured win. However, its specifications suggest strengths in different areas. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, the latter exceeding the Threadripper’s 5.40 GHz boost. This higher peak frequency, combined with a 65 W TDP, points to efficiency-focused single-thread scenarios, though no numbers confirm this.

The Threadripper PRO 9955WX dominates in memory bandwidth, with an eight-channel bus delivering 409.6 GB/s versus the Embedded 9700X’s dual-channel 89.6 GB/s. This gives the 9955WX a clear edge in memory-bound workloads such as large dataset processing. The 9955WX also offers 128 PCIe Gen 5 lanes compared to 24 on the Embedded part, making it suited for extensive I/O expansion.

For single-thread performance, the Embedded 9700X’s higher boost clock could theoretically provide an advantage, but no benchmark verifies this. The Threadripper’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 8,399 and PassMark single-thread score of 4,530 are the only concrete numbers available. The Embedded part’s 8 cores and 16 threads versus 16 cores and 32 threads means the Threadripper has double the parallel capacity, which aligns with its multi-core scores.

Architecture Differences

The Embedded 9700X uses the Granite Ridge codename and is listed under the Ryzen Embedded generation with Zen 5 architecture. The Threadripper PRO 9955WX carries the Shimada Peak codename and is listed under Ryzen Threadripper with Zen 5 architecture, though its generation field also references Zen 4 (Storm Peak), creating an inconsistency in the database. Both are fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC.

The transistor counts differ substantially. The Embedded 9700X has 8,315 million transistors on a single 70.6 mm² die. The Threadripper PRO 9955WX has 16,630 million transistors across two 70.6 mm² dies, for a total die area of 141.2 mm². This doubling of silicon area correlates with its doubled core count.

Cache hierarchies diverge. The Embedded 9700X provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3. The Threadripper PRO 9955WX has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of L3. The Threadripper’s L3 is double the Embedded part’s total, though its per-core L1 is smaller.

Memory support is DDR5 for both, but the channel configurations differ. The Embedded 9700X uses dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Threadripper PRO 9955WX uses eight-channel memory with 409.6 GB/s, a 4.57x increase in theoretical bandwidth. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity is another major split. The Embedded 9700X provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU. The Threadripper PRO 9955WX provides Gen 5 with 128 lanes, a 5.33x increase. The Embedded part includes integrated Radeon Graphics, while the Threadripper has no integrated graphics.

Sockets are incompatible: the Embedded 9700X uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Threadripper PRO 9955WX uses AMD Socket sTR5. Both have unlocked multipliers. The Embedded part’s TDP is 65 W, the Threadripper’s is 350 W. Release dates differ, with the Embedded 9700X launching on 2025-10-06 and the Threadripper PRO 9955WX on 2025-07-22.

The Verdict

The data clearly favors the Threadripper PRO 9955WX for any workload that benefits from parallel execution. It has 16 cores and 32 threads versus 8 cores and 16 threads, and its benchmark scores confirm this advantage. The Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 59,494 and PassMark multi-thread score of 67,035 are the strongest recorded numbers in this comparison. The 9955WX also supports eight-channel memory with 409.6 GB/s bandwidth and 128 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, making it the choice for memory-intensive and I/O-heavy tasks.

The Embedded 9700X offers a higher boost clock at 5.50 GHz versus 5.40 GHz, a much lower 65 W TDP, and integrated graphics. It also uses the smaller AM5 socket, which suggests compatibility with more compact platforms. However, without any benchmark scores, its actual performance cannot be quantified. The 50th percentile ranking versus the Threadripper’s 97th percentile indicates the database positions the Embedded part much lower in overall capability.

The Threadripper PRO 9955WX has a launch MSRP of $1649. The Embedded 9700X has no recorded launch MSRP. The 9955WX’s nearest rivals in the database, the EPYC 7513 at 102,244 and the EPYC 8324P at 103,329, outscore it by 1.2% and 2.2% respectively, while the EPYC 4585PX and Threadripper PRO 5965WX trail by 1.7% and 2.6%. This places the 9955WX in a competitive zone for multi-threaded workstation processors.

For users needing maximum multi-thread throughput, memory bandwidth, or PCIe expansion, the Threadripper PRO 9955WX is the only option with measured data. For users prioritizing low power consumption, a higher single-thread boost clock, or integrated graphics, the Embedded 9700X has theoretical advantages, but no performance evidence exists to support a specific choice.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the maximum boost clock for each?

A: The Embedded 9700X has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, and the Threadripper PRO 9955WX has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz.

Q: How much memory bandwidth does each support?

A: The Embedded 9700X supports dual-channel DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s, while the Threadripper PRO 9955WX supports eight-channel DDR5 with 409.6 GB/s.

Q: Does either processor have integrated graphics?

A: The Embedded 9700X includes Radeon Graphics, while the Threadripper PRO 9955WX has no integrated graphics.

Q: What is the TDP for each processor?

A: The Embedded 9700X has a TDP of 65 W, and the Threadripper PRO 9955WX has a TDP of 350 W.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Threadripper PRO 9955WX has an average benchmark score of 101,041, while the Embedded 9700X has no recorded average benchmark score.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX |

|-------|---------------------------|-----------------------------------|

| Cores | 8 | 16 |

| Threads | 16 | 32 |

| Base Clock | 3.80 GHz | 4.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.50 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 350 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | AMD Socket sTR5 |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Shimada Peak |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 4 nm |

| Transistors | 8,315 million | 16,630 million |

| Die Size | 70.6 mm² | 2x 70.6 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 32 MB (shared) | 64 MB |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Eight-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 409.6 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 128 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics | N/A |

| Release Date | 2025-10-06 | 2025-07-22 |

| Launch MSRP | None recorded | $1649 |

| Part Number | 100-000001404E | 100-000000725 |