Compare AMD Threadripper 3960X vs AMD 5800X
Connectivity
CPU Socket
STRX4
AM4
PCI Express
64 lanes of PCIe 4.0
24 lanes of PCIe 4.0
Construction
Form Factor
Desktop microprocessor
Desktop microprocessor
Lithography
7nm CCD / 14nm IO
7nm CC / 14nm IO
Platform
AMD Zen 2 Core Architecture
AMD Zen 3 Core Architecture
Function
Operating Temperature
Max 95 °C
Max 90 °C
Overclockable
Yes
Yes
Processor | Cores
24 Cores
8 Cores
Processor | Threads
48 Threads
16 Threads
Supported Technologies
AMD StoreMI Technology, AMD Ryzen Master Utility, AMD Ryzen VR-Ready Premium
Thermal Solution
Wraith Stealth
Performance
Cache
L1: 768 KB data + 768 KB instructions | L2: 12 MB | L3: 128 MB
L1: 256 KB data + 256 KB instructions | L2: 4 MB | L3: 32 MB
Frequency
Base Clock: 3.8 GHz | Max Boost Clock: 4.5 GHz
Base Clock: 3.8 GHz | Max Boost Clock: 4.7 GHz
Memory | Type
Quad channel DDR4, up to 3200MHz
DDR4, up to 3200MHz
Power Consumption
280 W TDP
105 W TDP
Production
Debut
2019-11-25
2020-11-05
Model Name
100-100000010WOF
100-100000063WOF
Reviews
Neofiliac score
89%
Pros
- 24 cores
- Up to 4.5GHz boost clock
- 140MB of total cache
- 4-channel memory
- Unlocked for overclocking
- Powerful enough to beat Intel Core i9-10900K in both gaming and content work
- Excellent gaming performance
Cons
- Pricey for an eight-core CPU
- Lacks on-chip graphics
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