AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X VS AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
amd
Brand24/48
Cores/Threads3.8GHz
Base Clock280W
TDPAMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
amd
Brand16/32
Cores/Threads4.5GHz
Base Clock170W
TDPAMD Ryzen 9 7950X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
$470.52 • Nov 2019
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
$699 • Sep 2022
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24 | 16 |
| Threads | 48 | 32 |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 5.7 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 38 X | 45 X |
| TDP | 280 W | 170 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.50 MB | 1.00 MB |
| Cache L3 | 128.00 MB | 64.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | N/A | Radeon Graphics |
| Architecture | Ryzen Threadripper (Zen 2 (Castle Peak)) | Ryzen 9 (Zen 4 (Raphael)) |
| Process Size | 7nm | 5nm |
| Socket | amd socket trx4 | amd socket am5 |
| Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |
| Die Size | 4 mm² | 2 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 4 | Gen 5, 24 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 15200 million | 13140 million |
| Max Temperature | N/A | 100°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 Threadripper 3960X
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
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
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
Comparison in Games
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
AMD • 24/48 • 3.8GHz
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
AMD • 16/32 • 4.5GHz
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