CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X

Key Findings

  • The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D leads in single-threaded performance by up to 91.7%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D shows superior performance with a 54.8% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X has the highest core count with 32 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 2990X

Desktop
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

9800X3D
4,431
2990X
2,312

Multi-Thread Performance

9800X3D
40,043
2990X
25,874

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X

💻CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
9800X3D
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X
2990X
🔄Other Names
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-Core Processor
9800X3D
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X 32-Core Processor
2990X
⚡Base Clock
4.7 GHz
9800X3D
3.4 GHz
2990X
🚀Turbo Clock
5.2 GHz
9800X3D
4.2 GHz
2990X
💻Cores/Threads
8 Threads: 16
9800X3D
32 Threads: 64
2990X
🔌Socket
AM5
9800X3D
TR4
2990X
⚡TDP
120 W
9800X3D
250 W
2990X
💾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: 32 x 64 KBL1 Data Cache: 32 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 32 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB
2990X

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X 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 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 120W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.