- Is the 3995WX good for gaming?
- No. Its 64 cores run at modest clocks, so games perform worse than on mainstream chips. Buy it for rendering, simulation or multi-GPU work.
- How does it compare with the Threadripper 3990X?
- Both have 64 cores, but the Pro adds eight-channel memory and full 128-lane PCIe access on WRX80 boards. The 3990X runs on TRX40 with four-channel memory.
- What motherboard does it need?
- It uses Socket sTRX4 and requires a WRX80 chipset board. Standard TRX40 boards do not support the Pro line.
- Does it support ECC memory?
- Yes, WRX80 platforms support ECC registered DDR4 in eight channels. Check the motherboard's qualified memory list before buying.
- What is in the box?
- The boxed processor ships without a cooler, so plan for a Threadripper-compatible air or liquid cooler with a large cold plate.
- Should I buy it over a newer Threadripper Pro?
- Newer 5000 and 7000 Pro chips are faster per core and more efficient. Choose the 3995WX only when its core count and lane count matter more than single-thread speed.
- Where is the AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 3995wx Processors cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $2,090.00, as of our latest check.