AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X vs AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT

Processor comparisons 17-03-2021

   Perhaps you are thinking about choosing a processor, you will be able to make a decision by looking at the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X vs AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT tests and understand which is better for games or simple use for streaming, rendering, machine learning, programming, video editing. Here is all information from many benchmarks or real streaming and video editing tests. A thorough analysis of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to understand, is summarized in the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in special testing software like AIDA64, GeekBench 6, 5.2, WPrime, Gears 5, Dolphin Emulator, VeraCrypt, 7zip, UserBenchmark, PCMark 10, Handbrake, SuperPi, Furmark, 3DMark, MATLAB, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), Blender, Prime95, DaVinci Resolve Studio, PassMark, RealBench, Blender, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark.
   Gaming performance of processors in:

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

After reading the results these benchmarks and videos, you already be able to figure out which processor is better to buy for gaming AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X.

Summary benchmark results

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

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

58%

Ryzen 5 3600XT

55%

The number of this parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is 5% better than Ryzen 5 3600XT. The data source is several popular tests. Detailed information can be found below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

58%

Ryzen 5 3600XT

54%

The maximum result in this parameter is 100 percent, which is the performance of the most powerful processor currently available. And it is clear that this is a server processor, on which no one will play games. Because this processor costs several tens of thousands of dollars. And if it seems to you that the selected CPU has a small game result, look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the final table below.
List of other games in which CPU comparisons were performed: Monster Hunter World, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Horizon Zero Dawn, DOTA 2A, Hitman 3, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Half-Life: Alyx, Metro Exodus, NBA 2K20, League of Legends (LOL), Battlefield V, Ghostrunner, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Forza Horizon 4, Microsoft Flight Simulator, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Control.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	102.9	96.6
Valorant	116.9	109.7
Cyberpunk 2077	65.5	61.4
Apex Legends	109.9	103.1
Call of Duty Warzone	87.7	82.3
Overwatch	94.7	88.9
Red Dead Redemption 2	80.7	75.7
DOOM Eternal	58.5	54.9
Warzone	91.2	85.6
Assassin's Creed	98.2	92.2
Valheim	97.0	91.1

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 comparisons not only were the equipped with different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 2K, FullHD or 4K. So 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 get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

19%

Ryzen 5 3600XT

48%

To make a final decision 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 5 3600XT is more energy efficient than the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X since it has less power consumption: 180W vs. 95W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, it will be useful to know its TDP. You need to buy a cooler that has the TDP data specified in the specification was 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, machine learning, video editing or video rendering, programming, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to achieve maximum efficiency, the CPU turns on all cores and threads that it has. You will learn this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to make sure that the software that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Since there are still many programs that can use only one core to run, and all the benefit of multi-core mode turns out to be unnecessary.

Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X	AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
Cinbench 15 Single-core	168	207
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	2986	1671
Cinbench 20 Single-core	411	519
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	6731	3855
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1035	1330
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	18780	9945

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

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X	AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
Single-Core	2253	2831
Multi-Core	26588	18815

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

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X	AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
Single-Core	1053	1386
Multi-Core	14599	8390

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most helpful. The later the processor is released, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same can be said about 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 you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The economy are obvious!

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X	AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
Announcement date	July 31, 2017	July 23, 2020
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	sTR4	AM4
Core name	Whitehaven	Matisse
Architecture	Zen	Zen 2
Generation	1	3
Turbo Frequency	4 MHz	4.5 MHz
Frequency	3.4 MHz	3.8 MHz
Cores	16	6
Threads	32	12
Bus rate
Bit	64	64
Lithography	14 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	11600 millions	4200 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	180 W	95 W
Memory type	DDR4	DDR4
Max. Memory
Memory Frequency	2667	3200
Memory bandwidth
L1 cache	1.5MB
L2 cache	8MB	3MB
L3 cache	32MB	32MB
Overclocking	Yes	Yes
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number	YD195XA8UGAAE YD195XA8AEWOF	100-100000281BOX

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Ryzen 5 3600XT is 10% better than Ryzen Threadripper 1950X in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Ryzen Threadripper 1950X has 10 more core than Ryzen 5 3600XT. 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 Threadripper 1950X is better: 21
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT is better: 12
Although it should be understood that the summary data in the text above do not mean that taking them into account you should fully trust a simple comparison of these figures. Be sure to watch benchmarks video and read the reviews of real owners of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT before deciding which processor to buy for gaming and which not.

• AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X specs and review.

• AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT specs and review.