Ryzen Threadripper 7960X vs Ryzen 5 3400G

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 5 3400G
2019
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
6.05
Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
2023
24 cores / 48 threads, 350 Watt
54.34
+798%

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X outperforms Ryzen 5 3400G by a whopping 798% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 5 3400G and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking110627
Place by popularity94not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data32.62
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen 5no data
Power efficiency8.4914.16
Architecture codenamePicasso (2019−2022)Storm Peak (2023)
Release date12 June 2019 (5 years ago)19 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$1,499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 5 3400G and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads848
Base clock speed3.7 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz5.3 GHz
Bus typePCIe 3.0no data
Multiplier37no data
L1 cache384 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography12 nm5 nm
Die size210 mm24x 71 mm2
Number of transistors4940 Million26,280 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 5 3400G and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketAM4sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 3400G and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 5 3400G and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 5 3400G and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth46.933 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon RX Vega 11N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 3400G and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes2048

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ryzen 5 3400G 6.05
Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 54.34
+798%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ryzen 5 3400G 9252
Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 83167
+799%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.05 54.34
Recency 12 June 2019 19 October 2023
Physical cores 4 24
Threads 8 48
Chip lithography 12 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 350 Watt

Ryzen 5 3400G has 438.5% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X, on the other hand, has a 798.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 500% more physical cores and 500% more threads, and a 140% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 3400G in performance tests.


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