AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
80.2Single-core73.9
89.9Multi-core100
95Gamingspec-based92.5
3 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X wins this desktop processor face-off, 90.3 to 88.3, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+10). AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 80 vs 74
- 66% lower Base TDP: 120 W vs 350 W
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
- Stronger multi-core score: 100 vs 90
- 700% higher Max memory: 1,024 GB vs 128 GB
- 100% higher Memory channels: 4 vs 2
- 71% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 48 vs 28
- 50% higher cores: 24 vs 16
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM5 | sTR5 |
| Process | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Base TDP | 120 W+66% | 350 W |
| Max turbo power | 162 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 24+50% |
| Performance cores | 16 | — |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | — |
| Threads | 32 | 48+50% |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.7 GHz+8% | 5.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 16 MB | 24 MB+50% |
| L3 cache | 128 MB | 128 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 1,024 GB+700% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 4+100% |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | 48+71% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,990Top 20% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,960Top 13% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,036Top 23% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 35,769Top 12% | — |
| PassMark | 62,297Top 5% | 83,408+34%Top 2% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,144Top 24% | 4,125Top 25% |
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