AMD Ryzen 9 5800X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

Processor comparisons   22-03-2021
   You may have difficulties with the choice of a CPU, you will solve them by reading the detailed tests AMD Ryzen 9 5800X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and decide which is better for games or simple use for streaming, video editing, machine learning, programming, rendering. Here is all information from real streaming and video editing tests or various benchmarks. A careful analysis of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to understand, is presented in the form of the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests such as WPrime, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), SuperPi, UserBenchmark, Furmark, PassMark, PCMark 10, AIDA64, 3DMark, Prime95, Blender, DaVinci Resolve Studio, GeekBench 6, 5.2, 7zip, Blender, MATLAB, Handbrake, Gears 5, VeraCrypt, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, RealBench, Dolphin Emulator.
   Gaming performance of processors in:

Cyberpunk 2077
Valorant
DOOM: Eternal
Borderlands 3
Valheim
Fallout 76
Rainbow Six Siege
Fortnite
Red Dead Redemption 2
Apex Legends
Overwatch
Death Stranding
Last Man Standing
Watch Dogs Legion
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone
Grand Theft Auto V
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Halo Infinite

After looking at the data of all benchmarks and videos, you already be able to figure out which processor is better to buy for gaming AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX or AMD Ryzen 9 5800X.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Ryzen 9 5800X

60%

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

59%

This shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Ryzen 9 5800X is 1% better than Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX. The data source is several popular tests. Detailed information can be found below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Ryzen 9 5800X

57%

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

61%

For the maximum in this test, the results of the most powerful processor in the site database are taken. And it is clear that this is a server processor, on which no one will play games. Because the cost of this processor reaches several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a little game result, just look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of other games in which CPU comparisons were performed: Monster Hunter World, NBA 2K20, Battlefield V, Control, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Ghostrunner, DOTA 2A, Hitman 3, Metro Exodus, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Microsoft Flight Simulator, Forza Horizon 4, Half-Life: Alyx, League of Legends (LOL), Horizon Zero Dawn, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO).

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	100.7	107.8
Valorant	114.4	122.5
Cyberpunk 2077	64.1	68.6
Apex Legends	107.5	115.1
Call of Duty Warzone	85.8	91.8
Overwatch	92.7	99.2
Red Dead Redemption 2	78.9	84.5
DOOM Eternal	57.2	61.2
Warzone	89.2	95.5
Assassin's Creed	96.1	102.9
Valheim	94.9	101.6

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The computers participating in the comparing not only were the equipped with different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 2K, 4K or FullHD. Therefore, the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. You will get more accurate information about how powerful the processor will be in games, if you compare it in one assembly with the video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Ryzen 9 5800X

56%

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

15%

To make a finishing choice on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Ryzen 9 5800X is more energy efficient than the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX as it consumes less power: 105W vs. 250W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, you must know its TDP. It is necessary to calculate so that the TDP data specified in the cooler specification is greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

If you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for streaming, video rendering or video editing, programming, machine learning, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the processor turns on all threads and cores that it has to the maximum to reach maximum efficiency. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before you take into account the data from these tests, be sure to make sure that the program that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that use only one core to work, and all the advantages of multi-core mode are unused.
Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	AMD Ryzen 9 5800X	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
Cinbench 15 Single-core	228	174
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	3118	5189
Cinbench 20 Single-core	539	398
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	7166	11463
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1372	1103
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	18516	33213

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	AMD Ryzen 9 5800X	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
Single-Core	2937	2357
Multi-Core	33368	32318

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	AMD Ryzen 9 5800X	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
Single-Core	1795	1135
Multi-Core	12413	19382

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most useful. The newer the processor, the longer it will last in your computer. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system in the future. The same benefits from the presence of overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS in new games. It turns out that there is no longer a need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The savings are obvious!

	AMD Ryzen 9 5800X	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
Announcement date	November 05, 2020	August 13, 2018
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	AM4	sTR4
Core name	Vermeer	Colfax
Architecture	Zen 3	Zen+
Generation	4	2
Turbo Frequency	4.7 MHz	4.2 MHz
Frequency	3.8 MHz	3 MHz
Cores	8	32
Threads	16	64
Bus rate
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	12 nm
Transistors count	9400 millions	18800 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	105 W	250 W
Memory type	DDR4	DDR4
Max. Memory
Memory Frequency	3200	2933
Memory bandwidth
L1 cache		3MB
L2 cache	4MB	16MB
L3 cache	32MB	64MB
Overclocking	Yes	Yes
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number	100-000000063 100-100000063WOF	YD299XAZUIHAF YD299XAZAFWOF

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Ryzen 9 5800X is 21% better than Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX has 24 more core than Ryzen 9 5800X. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen 9 5800X is better: 14
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is better: 20
However, it should be understood that all the figures in the text above do not mean that taking them into account you should fully trust a simple comparison of these numbers. Be sure to watch benchmarks video and read the opinion of real owners of AMD Ryzen 9 5800X and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX before making a selection which of the processors to buy for gaming.

AMD Ryzen 9 5800X - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• AMD Ryzen 9 5800X specs and review.

• AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX specs and review.