AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 9 3950X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.70 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X was released in Q3/2019. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X was released in Q3/2018. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 (34) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
AMD Ryzen 3000 (15) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 (4) |
3 | Generation | 2 |
Matisse (Zen 2) | Architecture | Colfax (Zen+) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 9 3950X is a 16 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.50 GHz (4.70 GHz). The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has 16 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.50 GHz (4.40 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
16 | Cores | 16 |
32 | Threads | 32 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.50 GHz | Frequency | 3.50 GHz |
4.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.40 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.50 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 9 3950X supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X can connect up to GB of memory in 4 memory channels. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 93.8 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
64.00 MB | L3 Cache | 32.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 64 |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 63.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X has a TDP of 105 W, that of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is 180 W. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
105 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 180 W |
142 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 9 3950X has a 64.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X cache has a total of 40.00 MB. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
7 nm | Technology | 12 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
AM4 (PGA 1331) | Socket | TR4 (SP3r2) |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2019 | Release date | Q3/2018 |
650 $ | Release price | 899 $ |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
Memory PC High End Gaming PC AMD Ryzen 9 3950X Kiebel Gamer-PC Loki [184903] |
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