AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
88.3Single-core84.5
100Multi-core100
94.4Gamingspec-based93.1
5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition wins this desktop processor face-off, 95.1 to 93.6, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+4). AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X 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 9950X3D2 Dual Edition
- Stronger single-core score: 88 vs 85
- 43% lower Base TDP: 200 W vs 350 W
- 34% higher Base clock: 4.3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
- Lower launch price: $899 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
- 169% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 114,621 vs 42,555
- 100% higher Memory channels: 4 vs 2
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2025 |
| Socket | AM5 | sTR5 |
| Process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Base TDP | 200 W+43% | 350 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition | 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 | 5.6 GHz+4% | 5.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 16 MB | 64 MB+300% |
| L3 cache | 192 MB | 256 MB+33% |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR5-6400 |
| Memory channels | 2 | 4+100% |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | — |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,248Top 8% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 42,555Top 4% | 114,621+169%Top 1% |
| PassMark | 71,939Top 3% | 143,559+100%Top 1% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,675+3%Top 9% | 4,543Top 12% |
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