CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 9900X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Key Findings
- The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 74.9%
- Multi-threaded performance is comparable among all CPUs
- The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has the highest core count with 24 cores
Performance Rankings & Market Position
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
Release Date
Q3 2024
Market Position
120th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs15th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs29th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
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
9900X
4,690
3960X
2,682
Multi-Thread Performance
9900X
54,846
3960X
54,888
Specifications: AMD Ryzen 9 9900X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
💻CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
9900X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
3960X
🔄Other Names
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X 12-Core Processor
9900X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 24-Core Processor
3960X
âš¡Base Clock
4.4 GHz
9900X
3.8 GHz
3960X
🚀Turbo Clock
5.6 GHz
9900X
4.5 GHz
3960X
💻Cores/Threads
12 Threads: 24
9900X
24 Threads: 48
3960X
🔌Socket
AM5
9900X
sTRX4
3960X
âš¡TDP
120 W
9900X
280 W
3960X
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 12 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 12 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 12 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB
9900X
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 9 9900X and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X 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.