Ryzen 9 PRO 7945vsRyzen Threadripper 7980X
The Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 is a high-efficiency workstation chip for professionals who need solid multi-threaded performance in a compact, low-power system, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a monster workstation processor for creators and engineers who need extreme core counts for the heaviest rendering and simulation workloads.
Ryzen 9 PRO 7945
Raphael · 5 nm · 2023
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Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023
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Overall Performance Score
A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.
Side-by-Side Specs
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Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X wins overall for extreme multi-threaded workloads, easily outclassing the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945.
For budget/value buyers, the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 is the smarter pick, offering great performance at far lower power and platform cost.
Choose the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 if you need a quiet, energy-efficient workstation for everyday pro tasks that don't require massive core counts.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (82 vs 28 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 193% faster than the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 or the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Ryzen 9 PRO 7945 is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.