CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Key Findings

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 84.6%
In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X shows superior performance with a 21.6% advantage
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has the highest core count with 64 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 3990X

Desktop

Release Date

Q1 2020

Market Position

39th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs801st fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs10th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9950X

4,736

3990X

2,565

Multi-Thread Performance

9950X

66,305

3990X

80,659

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

💻CPU Model

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X

9950X

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

3990X

🔄Other Names

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X 16-Core Processor

9950X

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 64-Core Processor

3990X

⚡Base Clock

4.3 GHz

9950X

2.9 GHz

3990X

🚀Turbo Clock

5.7 GHz

9950X

4.3 GHz

3990X

💻Cores/Threads

16 Threads: 32

9950X

64 Threads: 128

3990X

🔌Socket

AM5

9950X

sTRX4

3990X

⚡TDP

170 W

9950X

280 W

3990X

💾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: 64 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 64 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 64 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 256 MB

3990X

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 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 3990X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X drawing more power under load (280W vs 170W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.