CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X
Key Findings
- The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 98.4%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X shows superior performance with a 16.3% advantage
- The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X has the highest core count with 32 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 2990X
Release Date
Q4 2018
Market Position
442nd fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs1052nd fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs148th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
9600X
4,587
2990X
2,312
Multi-Thread Performance
9600X
30,100
2990X
25,874
Specifications: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X
💻CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
9600X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X
2990X
🔄Other Names
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core Processor
9600X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X 32-Core Processor
2990X
âš¡Base Clock
3.9 GHz
9600X
3.4 GHz
2990X
🚀Turbo Clock
5.4 GHz
9600X
4.2 GHz
2990X
💻Cores/Threads
6 Threads: 12
9600X
32 Threads: 64
2990X
🔌Socket
AM5
9600X
TR4
2990X
âš¡TDP
65 W
9600X
250 W
2990X
💾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: 32 x 64 KBL1 Data Cache: 32 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 32 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB
2990X
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X 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 2990X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.
Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X drawing more power under load (250W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.
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