Ryzen Threadripper 2950X vs Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
2019
24 cores / 48 threads, 280 Watt
34.55
+86.3%
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
2018
16 cores / 32 threads, 180 Watt
18.55

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 2950X by an impressive 86% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking108323
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation18.538.44
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperAMD Ryzen Threadripper
Power efficiency11.689.75
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)ZEN+ (2018−2019)
Release date7 November 2019 (5 years ago)6 August 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,399$899

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has 120% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper 2950X.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads4832
Base clock speed3.8 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rate8 × 16 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier3835
L1 cache1536 KB1.5 MB
L2 cache12 MB8 MB
L3 cache128 MB32 MB
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm12 nm
Die sizeno data213 mm2
Number of transistors23540 Million9600 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketTR4Socket TR4
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt180 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X. 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 Ryzen Threadripper 2950X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR4 Quad-channel
Maximum memory size256 GB2 TiB
Max memory channels44
Maximum memory bandwidth102.403 GB/s93.867 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card--

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
+86.3%
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 18.55

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
+86.3%
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 29459

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
+32.8%
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 1263

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
+55.9%
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 8504

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 34.55 18.55
Recency 7 November 2019 6 August 2018
Physical cores 24 16
Threads 48 32
Chip lithography 7 nm 12 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 180 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has a 86.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and a 71.4% more advanced lithography process.

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X, on the other hand, has 55.6% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X in performance tests.


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