AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 9 5900X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X - 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 5900X has 12 cores with 24 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.80 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X was released in Q4/2020. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X has 64 cores with 128 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.10 GHz. The CPU supports up to 1024 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X was released in Q4/2023. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 (40) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
AMD Ryzen 5000 (14) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 (3) |
4 | Generation | 5 |
Vermeer (Zen 3) | Architecture | Storm Peak (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X | Predecessor | -- |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is a 12 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.70 GHz (4.80 GHz). The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X has 64 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.20 GHz (5.10 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X |
12 | Cores | 64 |
24 | Threads | 128 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.70 GHz | Frequency | 3.20 GHz |
4.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.10 GHz |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 9 5900X supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X can connect up to 1024 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR5-5200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 1024 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 166.4 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
6.00 MB | L2 Cache | 64.00 MB |
64.00 MB | L3 Cache | 256.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 48 |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 189.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X has a TDP of 105 W, that of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is 350 W. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X |
105 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 350 W |
142 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
90 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 9 5900X has a 70.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X cache has a total of 320.00 MB. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X |
7 nm | Technology | 5 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, SSE4.2, SSSE3, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3 |
AM4 (PGA 1331) | Socket | sTR5 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2020 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
549 $ | Release price | 5900 $ |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
21,878 CB R23 MC @ 131 W |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
98,322 CB R23 MC @ 349 W |
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X |
Unknown | Unknown |