AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
91Single-core37.2
62.9Multi-core84.6
67.2Gamingspec-based87.5
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9700X9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X scores 72.4 against 71.1 for AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 7 9700X edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
- Stronger single-core score: 91 vs 37
- 77% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 280 W
- 73% higher PassMark (single thread): 4,642 vs 2,681
- 43% lower process: 4 nm vs 7 nm
- 25% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 4
- Lower launch price: $359 vs $1,399
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
- Stronger multi-core score: 85 vs 63
- 300% higher L3 cache: 128 MB vs 32 MB
- 200% higher cores: 24 vs 8
- 200% higher Performance cores: 24 vs 8
- 200% higher threads: 48 vs 16
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2019 |
| Socket | AM5 | sTRX4 |
| Process | 4 nm+43% | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+77% | 280 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 24+200% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 24+200% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16 | 48+200% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz+22% | 4.5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 12 MB+50% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 128 MB+300% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 256 GB+33% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 4+100% |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+25% | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | 64+129% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,373Top 7% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,817Top 44% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,211Top 13% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 20,485Top 32% | — |
| PassMark | 36,927Top 26% | 54,741+48%Top 10% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,642+73%Top 9% | 2,681Bottom 29% |
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