Ryzen 5 5600 vs Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
2018
32 cores / 64 threads, 250 Watt
20.27
+49.3%
Ryzen 5 5600
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
13.58

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX outperforms Ryzen 5 5600 by a considerable 49% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Ryzen 5 5600 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking277554
Place by popularitynot in top-1007
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.86no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency7.6719.77
Architecture codenameZen+ (2018−2019)Vermeer (2020−2024)
Release date6 August 2018 (6 years ago)20 April 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,799no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Ryzen 5 5600 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 cores32 (Dotriaconta-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads6412
Base clock speed3 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache3 MB64K (per core)
L2 cache16 MB512K (per core)
L3 cache64 MB32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography12 nm7 nm
Die size213 mm281 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistors19200 Million4,150 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Ryzen 5 5600 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
SocketSocket TR4AM4
Power consumption (TDP)250 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Ryzen 5 5600. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Ryzen 5 5600 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Ryzen 5 5600. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR4-3200
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth93.867 GB/sno data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Ryzen 5 5600.

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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 Threadripper 2990WX 20.27
+49.3%
Ryzen 5 5600 13.58

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 Threadripper 2990WX 32193
+49.2%
Ryzen 5 5600 21572

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 1206
Ryzen 5 5600 2052
+70.1%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 7607
Ryzen 5 5600 8613
+13.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 20.27 13.58
Recency 6 August 2018 20 April 2022
Physical cores 32 6
Threads 64 12
Chip lithography 12 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 250 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX has a 49.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 433.3% more physical cores and 433.3% more threads.

Ryzen 5 5600, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, a 71.4% more advanced lithography process, and 284.6% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 5600 in performance tests.


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