CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
Key Findings
- The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 86.6%
- Multi-threaded performance is comparable among all CPUs
- The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has the highest core count with 16 cores
Performance Rankings & Market Position
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
Release Date
Q3 2024
Market Position
338th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs23rd fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs113th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
Release Date
Q3 2018
Market Position
347th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs899th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs117th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
9600X
4,587
2950X
2,458
Multi-Thread Performance
9600X
30,100
2950X
29,456
Specifications: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
💻CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
9600X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
2950X
🔄Other Names
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core Processor
9600X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 16-Core Processor
2950X
âš¡Base Clock
3.9 GHz
9600X
3.5 GHz
2950X
🚀Turbo Clock
5.4 GHz
9600X
4.4 GHz
2950X
💻Cores/Threads
6 Threads: 12
9600X
16 Threads: 32
2950X
🔌Socket
AM5
9600X
sTR4
2950X
âš¡TDP
65 W
9600X
180 W
2950X
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB
9600X
L1 Instruction Cache: 16 x 64 KBL1 Data Cache: 16 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 16 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB
2950X
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.
For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.
Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X drawing more power under load (180W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.
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