Ryzen 5 7600X vs Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
2019
24 cores / 48 threads, 280 Watt
34.55
+92.7%
Ryzen 5 7600X
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 105 Watt
17.93

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X outperforms Ryzen 5 7600X by an impressive 93% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Ryzen 5 7600X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking108345
Place by popularitynot in top-10068
Cost-effectiveness evaluation18.54no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperAMD Ryzen 5
Power efficiency11.6816.16
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
Release date25 November 2019 (5 years ago)27 September 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,399no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Ryzen 5 7600X 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads4812
Base clock speed3.8 GHz4.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz5.3 GHz
Bus rate8 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier38no data
L1 cache96K (per core)384 KB
L2 cache512K (per core)6 MB
L3 cache128 MB32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die sizeno data70 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data61 °C
Number of transistors19,200 millionCCD: 6,5 Mrd + IOD: 3,4 Mrd Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Ryzen 5 7600X 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
SocketTR4AM5
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Ryzen 5 7600X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno data5 nm, 0.650 - 1.475V
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Ryzen 5 7600X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Ryzen 5 7600X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR5-5200
Maximum memory size256 GB128 GB
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth102.403 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-AMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) (400 - 2200 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Ryzen 5 7600X.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data24

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
+92.7%
Ryzen 5 7600X 17.93

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
+92.7%
Ryzen 5 7600X 28475

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 3960X 1677
Ryzen 5 7600X 2890
+72.3%

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 3960X 13260
+2.5%
Ryzen 5 7600X 12939

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 34.55 17.93
Recency 25 November 2019 27 September 2022
Physical cores 24 6
Threads 48 12
Chip lithography 7 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 105 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has a 92.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

Ryzen 5 7600X, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 166.7% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 7600X in performance tests.


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