AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X VS AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
amd
Brand24/48
Cores/Threads4.2GHz
Base Clock350W
TDPAMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
amd
Brand16/32
Cores/Threads4.3GHz
Base Clock170W
TDPAMD Ryzen 9 9950X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
$519.99 • Oct 2023
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
$649 • Aug 2024
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24 | 16 |
| Threads | 48 | 32 |
| Base Clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.7 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 40 X | 43 X |
| TDP | 350 W | 170 W |
| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 80 KB |
| Cache L2 | 1.00 MB | 1.00 MB |
| Cache L3 | 128.00 MB | 64.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | N/A | Radeon Graphics |
| Architecture | Ryzen Threadripper (Zen 4 (Storm Peak)) | Ryzen 9 (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)) |
| Process Size | 5nm | 4nm |
| Socket | amd socket str5 | amd socket am5 |
| Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |
| Die Size | 4 mm² | 2 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 5, 48 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 5, 24 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 26280 million | 16630 million |
| Max Temperature | 95°C | 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 Threadripper 7960X
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
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 Threadripper 7960X
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
Comparison in Games
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It's a Tie!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
AMD • 24/48 • 4.2GHz
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
AMD • 16/32 • 4.3GHz
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