CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

Key Findings

  • The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D leads in single-threaded performance by up to 77.9%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D shows superior performance with a 57.3% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X has the highest core count with 12 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2024
Market Position
214th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs33rd fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs61st fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2018
Market Position
454th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs862nd fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs152nd fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9800X3D
4,431
2920X
2,491

Multi-Thread Performance

9800X3D
40,043
2920X
25,454

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

💻CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
9800X3D
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
2920X
🔄Other Names
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-Core Processor
9800X3D
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 12-Core Processor
2920X
⚡Base Clock
4.7 GHz
9800X3D
3.5 GHz
2920X
🚀Turbo Clock
5.2 GHz
9800X3D
4.3 GHz
2920X
💻Cores/Threads
8 Threads: 16
9800X3D
12 Threads: 24
2920X
🔌Socket
AM5
9800X3D
sTR4
2920X
⚡TDP
120 W
9800X3D
180 W
2920X
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 96 MB
9800X3D
L1 Instruction Cache: 12 x 64 KBL1 Data Cache: 12 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 12 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB
2920X

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X drawing more power under load (180W vs 120W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.