AMD Ryzen 9 5950X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
56.3Single-core37.2
73.8Multi-core84.6
80.2Gamingspec-based87.5
4 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 5950X10 spec wins — AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X scores 70.2 against 71.1 for AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
- Stronger single-core score: 56 vs 37
- 62% lower Base TDP: 105 W vs 280 W
- 30% higher PassMark (single thread): 3,477 vs 2,681
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,399
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
- Stronger multi-core score: 85 vs 74
- 167% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 64 vs 24
- 100% higher L3 cache: 128 MB vs 64 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 100% higher Memory channels: 4 vs 2
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2019 |
| Socket | AM4 | sTRX4 |
| Process | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W+62% | 280 W |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 24+50% |
| Performance cores | 16 | 24+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 32 | 48+50% |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.8 GHz+12% |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz+9% | 4.5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 12 MB+50% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB | 128 MB+100% |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 4+100% |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 64+167% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,640Bottom 47% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 28,500Top 18% | — |
| PassMark | 45,247Top 17% | 54,741+21%Top 10% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,477+30%Top 45% | 2,681Bottom 29% |
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