Ryzen 9 9900X3D vs Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
Aggregate performance score
Ryzen Threadripper 7960X outperforms Ryzen 9 9900X3D by a considerable 49% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 7960X and Ryzen 9 9900X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 32 | 117 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 33.93 | 58.19 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Power efficiency | 14.22 | 27.80 |
| Designer | AMD | AMD |
| Architecture codename | Storm Peak (2023) | Granite Ridge (2024−2025) |
| Release date | 19 October 2023 (1 year ago) | 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $1,499 | $599 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Ryzen 9 9900X3D has 72% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper 7960X.
Detailed specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 7960X and Ryzen 9 9900X3D 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 cores | 24 (Tetracosa-Core) | 12 (Dodeca-Core) |
| Threads | 48 | 24 |
| Base clock speed | 4.2 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 5.3 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 128 MB (shared) | 128 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 5 nm | 4 nm |
| Die size | 4x 71 mm2 | 2x 70.6 mm2 |
| Number of transistors | 26,280 million | 16,630 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | + |
Compatibility
Information on Ryzen Threadripper 7960X and Ryzen 9 9900X3D 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 configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | sTR5 | AM5 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 350 Watt | 120 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 7960X and Ryzen 9 9900X3D. 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 7960X and Ryzen 9 9900X3D are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 7960X and Ryzen 9 9900X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR5 | DDR5 |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | N/A | AMD Radeon Graphics |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 7960X and Ryzen 9 9900X3D.
| PCIe version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 48 | 24 |
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.
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. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 52.23 | 35.01 |
| Recency | 19 October 2023 | 6 January 2025 |
| Physical cores | 24 | 12 |
| Threads | 48 | 24 |
| Chip lithography | 5 nm | 4 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 350 Watt | 120 Watt |
Ryzen Threadripper 7960X has a 49.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.
Ryzen 9 9900X3D, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, a 25% more advanced lithography process, and 191.7% lower power consumption.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is our recommended choice as it beats the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D in performance tests.
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