AMD Ryzen 5 3600 VS AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
amd
Brand6/12
Cores/Threads3.6GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPAMD Ryzen 5 3600
amd
Brand64/128
Cores/Threads3.2GHz
Base Clock350W
TDPAMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
N/A • Jul 2019
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
$4999 • Oct 2023
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 64 |
| Threads | 12 | 128 |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 36 X | 32 X |
| TDP | 65 W | 350 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.50 MB | 1.00 MB |
| Cache L3 | 32.00 MB | 256.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | N/A | N/A |
| Architecture | Ryzen 5 (Zen 2 (Matisse)) | Ryzen Threadripper (Zen 4 (Storm Peak)) |
| Process Size | 7nm | 5nm |
| Socket | amd socket am4 | amd socket str5 |
| Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |
| Die Size | 74 mm² | 8 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 4, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 5, 48 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 3800 million | 52560 million |
| Max Temperature | N/A | 95°C |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
Comparison in Games
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
AMD • 6/12 • 3.6GHz
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
AMD • 64/128 • 3.2GHz
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