AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
94.9Single-core73.9
87Multi-core100
93.8Gamingspec-based92.5
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D scores 91.1 against 90.3 for AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 95 vs 74
- 66% lower Base TDP: 120 W vs 350 W
- 20% lower process: 4 nm vs 5 nm
- 12% higher PassMark (single thread): 4,628 vs 4,125
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
- Stronger multi-core score: 100 vs 87
- 300% higher Max memory: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 100% higher cores: 24 vs 12
- 100% higher threads: 48 vs 24
- 100% higher L2 cache: 24 MB vs 12 MB
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM5 | sTR5 |
| Process | 4 nm+20% | 5 nm |
| Base TDP | 120 W+66% | 350 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 24+100% |
| Performance cores | 12 | — |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | — |
| Threads | 24 | 48+100% |
| Base clock | 4.4 GHz+5% | 4.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz+4% | 5.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 24 MB+100% |
| L3 cache | 128 MB | 128 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 4+100% |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | 48+71% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,388Top 3% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,889Top 10% | — |
| PassMark | 56,050Top 10% | 83,408+49%Top 2% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,628+12%Top 11% | 4,125Top 25% |
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