AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
93Single-core84.5
98.6Multi-core100
85.2Gamingspec-based93.1
4 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9950X8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X scores 93.6 against 93.6 for AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 9 9950X edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
- Stronger single-core score: 93 vs 85
- 51% lower Base TDP: 170 W vs 350 W
- 34% higher Base clock: 4.3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
- Lower launch price: $649 vs $4,999
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
- 300% higher cores: 64 vs 16
- 300% higher threads: 128 vs 32
- 300% higher L2 cache: 64 MB vs 16 MB
- 300% higher L3 cache: 256 MB vs 64 MB
- 173% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 114,621 vs 42,000
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2025 |
| Socket | AM5 | sTR5 |
| Process | 4 nm | 4 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 9980X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 64+300% |
| Performance cores | 16 | — |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | — |
| Threads | 32 | 128+300% |
| Base clock | 4.3 GHz+34% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.7 GHz+6% | 5.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 16 MB | 64 MB+300% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB | 256 MB+300% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | — |
| Memory channels | 2 | 4+100% |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | — |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,400Top 2% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 23,000Top 4% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,280Top 4% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 42,000Top 7% | 114,621+173%Top 1% |
| PassMark | 65,706Top 4% | 143,559+118%Top 1% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,727+4%Top 5% | 4,543Top 12% |
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