AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
93Single-core73.9
98.6Multi-core100
85.2Gamingspec-based92.5
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9950X8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 93.6 to 90.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+19). AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 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 9950X
- Stronger single-core score: 93 vs 74
- 51% lower Base TDP: 170 W vs 350 W
- 20% lower process: 4 nm vs 5 nm
- 15% higher PassMark (single thread): 4,727 vs 4,125
- Lower launch price: $649 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
- 433% higher Max memory: 1,024 GB vs 192 GB
- 100% higher L3 cache: 128 MB vs 64 MB
- 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 9950X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM5 | sTR5 |
| Process | 4 nm+20% | 5 nm |
| Base TDP | 170 W+51% | 350 W |
| Max turbo power | 230 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 24+50% |
| Performance cores | 16 | — |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | — |
| Threads | 32 | 48+50% |
| Base clock | 4.3 GHz+2% | 4.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.7 GHz+8% | 5.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 16 MB | 24 MB+50% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB | 128 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 1,024 GB+433% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 4+100% |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | 48+71% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,400Top 2% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 23,000Top 4% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,280Top 4% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 42,000Top 7% | — |
| PassMark | 65,706Top 4% | 83,408+27%Top 2% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,727+15%Top 5% | 4,125Top 25% |
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