AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X vs AMD Ryzen 5 3600

Processor comparisons   17-03-2021
   For example you are thinking about choosing a processor, you will be able to make a choice by looking at the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X vs AMD Ryzen 5 3600 tests and understand which is better for games or normal use for rendering, streaming, machine learning, video editing, programming. Here is all information from real video editing and streaming tests or different benchmarks. A careful review of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to read, is made by the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests such as AIDA64, Gears 5, Blender, GeekBench 6, 5.2, SuperPi, WPrime, 3DMark, Prime95, Blender, VeraCrypt, RealBench, UserBenchmark, DaVinci Resolve Studio, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), 7zip, Handbrake, PassMark, Dolphin Emulator, Furmark, PCMark 10, MATLAB.
   Gaming performance of processors in:

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

After looking at the data of joint benchmarks and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which processor is better to buy for gaming AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X.

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 2920X

57%

Ryzen 5 3600

55%

The number of this parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is 3% better than Ryzen 5 3600. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

57%

Ryzen 5 3600

53%

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

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	100.5	94.7
Valorant	114.2	107.6
Cyberpunk 2077	63.9	60.3
Apex Legends	107.3	101.2
Call of Duty Warzone	85.6	80.7
Overwatch	92.5	87.2
Red Dead Redemption 2	78.8	74.3
DOOM Eternal	57.1	53.8
Warzone	89.1	83.9
Assassin's Creed	95.9	90.4
Valheim	94.8	89.3

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 video cards and different amounts of RAM. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 2K, 4K or FullHD. So the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. To be sure exactly how much performance 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 2920X

20%

Ryzen 5 3600

63%

To make a final choice on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. It is clear that the newer the generation, the better the performance of the processor in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Ryzen 5 3600 is more energy efficient than the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X as it consumes less power: 180W vs. 65W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, you must 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 want to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for video editing or video rendering, programming, streaming, machine learning, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the processor uses all cores and threads that it has to the maximum to reach maximum performance. You will learn this data from the benchmark tables below. Before you take into account 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 work, and all the advantages 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 2920X	AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Cinbench 15 Single-core	176
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	2584	1578
Cinbench 20 Single-core	439	472
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	5843	3689
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1003	1253
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	18215	9412

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

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X	AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Single-Core	2481	2611
Multi-Core	25788	17872

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

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X	AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Single-Core	1103	1238
Multi-Core	12232	6578

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most useful. 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. When the processor can be overclocked, thereby increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS in the newest games. Accordingly, you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The economy are obvious!

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X	AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Announcement date	October 02, 2018	July 07, 2019
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	sTR4	AM4
Core name	Colfax	Matisse
Architecture	Zen+	Zen 2
Generation	2	3
Turbo Frequency	4.3 MHz	4.2 MHz
Frequency	3.5 MHz	3.6 MHz
Cores	12	6
Threads	24	12
Bus rate
Bit	64	64
Lithography	12 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	18800 millions	4200 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	180 W	65 W
Memory type	DDR4	DDR4
Max. Memory
Memory Frequency	2933	3200
Memory bandwidth
L1 cache	1.125MB	384KB
L2 cache	6MB	3MB
L3 cache	32MB	32MB
Overclocking	Yes	No
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number	YD292XA8UC9AF YD292XA8AFWOF	100-000000031 100-100000031BOX 100-100000031MPK

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Ryzen 5 3600 is 2% better than Ryzen Threadripper 2920X in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Ryzen Threadripper 2920X has 6 more core than Ryzen 5 3600. 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 2920X is better: 23
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is better: 11
However, it should be realized that the summary data in the article above do not mean that taking them into account you should undividedly trust a simple comparison of these figures. Be sure to watch the video tests and read the reviews of real owners of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and AMD Ryzen 5 3600 before making a decision which of the CPUs to buy for gaming.

• AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X specs and review.

• AMD Ryzen 5 3600 specs and review.