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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 24 core processor released in Q4/2019 with the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X which has 12 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2019. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | AMD Ryzen 9 (47) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 3000 (15) |
3 | Generation | 3 |
Castle Peak (Zen 2) | Architecture | Matisse (Zen 2) |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is a 24 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.80 GHz (4.50 GHz). The processor can compute 48 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X clocks with 3.80 GHz (4.60 GHz), has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X |
24 | Cores | 12 |
48 | Threads | 24 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.80 GHz | Frequency | 3.80 GHz |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.60 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.00 GHz |
Memory & PCIeUp to 2048 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X, while the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
2048 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | 6.00 MB |
128.00 MB | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
64 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
126.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has a TDP of 280 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X is 105 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X |
280 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 105 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 142 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has 140.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen 9 3900X is at 70.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X |
7 nm | Technology | 7 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 |
TRX4 (sTRX4) | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2019 | Release date | Q3/2019 |
1435 $ | Release price | 499 $ |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Geekbench 6 MT: 13,875 / 1435 $ |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
Geekbench 6 MT: 10,689 / 499 $ |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X |
Unknown | Unknown |