CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Key Findings

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 77.7%
In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X shows superior performance with a 5.0% advantage
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has the highest core count with 32 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X

Desktop

Release Date

Q3 2024

Market Position

64th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs11th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs14th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Desktop

Release Date

Q4 2019

Market Position

72nd fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs709th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs15th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9950X

4,736

3970X

2,665

Multi-Thread Performance

9950X

66,305

3970X

63,136

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

💻CPU Model

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X

9950X

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

3970X

🔄Other Names

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X 16-Core Processor

9950X

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 32-Core Processor

3970X

⚡Base Clock

4.3 GHz

9950X

3.7 GHz

3970X

🚀Turbo Clock

5.7 GHz

9950X

4.5 GHz

3970X

💻Cores/Threads

16 Threads: 32

9950X

32 Threads: 64

3970X

🔌Socket

AM5

9950X

sTRX4

3970X

⚡TDP

170 W

9950X

280 W

3970X

💾Cache

L1 Instruction Cache: 16 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 16 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 16 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB

9950X

L1 Instruction Cache: 32 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 32 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 32 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 128 MB

3970X

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X drawing more power under load (280W vs 170W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.