CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

Key Findings

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D leads in single-threaded performance by up to 65.2%
In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X shows superior performance with a 37.1% advantage
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has the highest core count with 24 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 3960X

Desktop

Release Date

Q4 2019

Market Position

119th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs688th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs28th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9800X3D

4,431

3960X

2,682

Multi-Thread Performance

9800X3D

40,043

3960X

54,888

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

💻CPU Model

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

9800X3D

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

3960X

🔄Other Names

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-Core Processor

9800X3D

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 24-Core Processor

3960X

⚡Base Clock

4.7 GHz

9800X3D

3.8 GHz

3960X

🚀Turbo Clock

5.2 GHz

9800X3D

4.5 GHz

3960X

💻Cores/Threads

8 Threads: 16

9800X3D

24 Threads: 48

3960X

🔌Socket

AM5

9800X3D

sTRX4

3960X

⚡TDP

120 W

9800X3D

280 W

3960X

💾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: 24 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 24 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 24 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 128 MB

3960X

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 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 3960X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X drawing more power under load (280W vs 120W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.