AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X vs AMD Ryzen 9 3950X

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X, you'll need a motherboard with a TRX4 (sTRX4) socket.
The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 9 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 Group AMD Ryzen 3000
3 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X Name AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Family AMD Ryzen 9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz.
48 Threads 32
24x Cores 16x
24 CPU Cores 16
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.7 GHz
3.8 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X does not have integrated graphics.
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-- Release date --
-- Technology --
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- AVC --
-- h264 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 2.0 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200
Yes ECC Yes
2.0 TB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
4 Memory channels 2
102.4 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 280 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 105 W watts.
None TDP (PL2) 142 W
280 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
95 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 128.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 64.0 MB cache.
Q4/2019 Release date Q3/2019
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
7 nm Technology 7 nm
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
1435 $ Release price 650 $
Castle Peak (Zen 2) Architecture Matisse (Zen 2)
128.0 MB L3-Cache 64.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
TRX4 (sTRX4) Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
12.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
34255
34255
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
24050
24050

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
21436
21436
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
14322
14322

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
16082
16082
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
10761
10761

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
13875
13875
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
11830
11830

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
13552
13552
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
9148
9148

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
5933
5933
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
3897
3897

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
1697
1697
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
1684
1684

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
1408
1408
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
1274
1274

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
1371
1371
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
1270
1270

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
542
542
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
384
384

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
85.4
85.4
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
59.2
59.2

Monero Hashrate kH/s

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
24
24
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
19.5
19.5

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and AMD Ryzen 9 3950X in leaderboards