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| CPU |  $1,11999 | $89999 |
|---|---|---|
Core Count | 24 | 16 (16P+8E) |
Thread Count | 48 | 32 |
Performance-cores | 24 | 16 |
Efficient-cores | 0 | 8 |
TDP | 350W | 200W |
Boost TDP | 350W | - |
Base Clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
Boost Clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.6 GHz |
Cooler Included | No | No |
Process | 5nm | 4 nm |
ECC Memory Support | Yes | Yes |
Integrated Graphics | None | AMD Radeon |
L2 Cache | 24 MB | 16 MB |
L3 Cache | 128 MB | 192 MB |
Manufacturer Specs | AMD's Site | - |
Microarchitecture | Zen 4 | Zen 5 |
Series | Ryzen Threadripper | Ryzen 9 |
Socket | sTR5 | AM5 |
Memory Supported | DDR5 | DDR5 |
Comparison Analysis
Comparing the Ryzen Threadripper 7960X vs Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition reveals distinct differences in their targeted use cases.
The Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition is the more budget-friendly option, costing approximately $220 (24%) less than the Ryzen Threadripper 7960X.
The Ryzen Threadripper 7960X features a higher core count, making it better suited for multitasking and heavy productivity workloads.
Note that these CPUs use different sockets (sTR5 vs AM5), so they require different motherboards.