EPYC 9334 vs Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
2019
24 cores / 48 threads, 280 Watt
34.55
EPYC 9334
2022
32 cores / 64 threads, 210 Watt
40.82
+18.1%

EPYC 9334 outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 3960X by a moderate 18% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and EPYC 9334 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking10862
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation18.5411.52
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperAMD EPYC
Power efficiency11.6818.40
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Genoa (2022−2023)
Release date25 November 2019 (5 years ago)10 November 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,399$2,990

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has 61% better value for money than EPYC 9334.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and EPYC 9334 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads4864
Base clock speed3.8 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus rate8 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier3827
L1 cache96K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache128 MB128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die sizeno data4x 72 mm2
Number of transistors19,200 million52,560 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and EPYC 9334 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)2
SocketTR4SP5
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt210 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and EPYC 9334. 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 3960X and EPYC 9334 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and EPYC 9334. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR5-4800
Maximum memory size256 GB6 TiB
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth102.403 GB/s460.8 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and EPYC 9334.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data128

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 3960X 34.55
EPYC 9334 40.82
+18.1%

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 3960X 54875
EPYC 9334 64841
+18.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 34.55 40.82
Recency 25 November 2019 10 November 2022
Physical cores 24 32
Threads 48 64
Chip lithography 7 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 210 Watt

EPYC 9334 has a 18.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 33.3% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 9334 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper 3960X in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is a desktop processor while EPYC 9334 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and EPYC 9334, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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