AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X or AMD Ryzen 9 5900X - 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 Threadripper 7960X has 24 cores with 48 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.30 GHz. Up to 1024 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X was released in Q4/2023. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X has 12 cores with 24 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.80 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X was released in Q4/2020. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | AMD Ryzen 9 (35) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 (3) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 5000 (12) |
5 | Generation | 4 |
Storm Peak (Zen 4) | Architecture | Vermeer (Zen 3) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is a 24 core processor with a clock frequency of 4.20 GHz (5.30 GHz). The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X has 12 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.70 GHz (4.80 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
24 | Cores | 12 |
48 | Threads | 24 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
4.20 GHz | Frequency | 3.70 GHz |
5.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.80 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.50 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X supports a maximum of 1024 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X can connect up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
DDR5-5200 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
1024 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
166.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
24.00 MB | L2 Cache | 6.00 MB |
128.00 MB | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
48 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
189.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X has a TDP of 350 W, that of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is 105 W. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
350 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 105 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 142 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X has a 152.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X cache has a total of 70.00 MB. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
5 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4A, SSE4.2, SSSE3, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
sTR5 | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
AMD-V | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
1790 $ | Release price | 549 $ |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 3.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 5.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
21,878 CB R23 MC @ 131 W |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
Unknown | Unknown |