AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X vs AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

Processor comparisons 17-03-2021

   For example you can't decide which CPU to buy, you can make a choice after reading the detailed tests AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X vs AMD Ryzen 5 3600X and see which is better for games or normal use for programming, machine learning, streaming, rendering, video editing. Here you can find useful information from real video editing and streaming tests or many benchmarks. A thorough analysis of all the specifications, to make it easier to read, is summarized in the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in synthetic type tests such as 3DMark, DaVinci Resolve Studio, Blender, PCMark 10, VeraCrypt, WPrime, Dolphin Emulator, Gears 5, RealBench, Furmark, MATLAB, PassMark, AIDA64, Handbrake, Blender, SuperPi, GeekBench 6, 5.2, Prime95, UserBenchmark, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), 7zip, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark.
   And how good the CPUs are in games:

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

After reading the results these benchmarks and videos, you already be able to know which CPU is better to buy for gaming AMD Ryzen 5 3600X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X.

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 2950X

59%

Ryzen 5 3600X

55%

The number of this parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is 6% better than Ryzen 5 3600X. The data source is several popular tests. Detailed information can be found below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

58%

Ryzen 5 3600X

54%

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 less popular games in which CPU comparisons were performed: Horizon Zero Dawn, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Forza Horizon 4, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, DOTA 2A, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Battlefield V, NBA 2K20, Monster Hunter World, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Ghostrunner, Half-Life: Alyx, Control, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Metro Exodus, League of Legends (LOL), Hitman 3.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	103.3	96.0
Valorant	117.4	109.1
Cyberpunk 2077	65.7	61.1
Apex Legends	110.3	102.6
Call of Duty Warzone	88.0	81.9
Overwatch	95.1	88.4
Red Dead Redemption 2	81.0	75.3
DOOM Eternal	58.7	54.6
Warzone	91.6	85.1
Assassin's Creed	98.6	91.7
Valheim	97.4	90.6

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 tested computers not only did they have 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. 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 2950X

22%

Ryzen 5 3600X

47%

To make a final resolution 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 3600X is more energy efficient than the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X as it consumes less power: 180W vs. 95W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, you need to know its TDP. It is necessary to count 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 machine learning, video editing or video rendering, programming, streaming, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to reach maximum efficiency, the CPU uses all cores and threads that it has. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the program you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that use only one core to run, 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 2950X	AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
Cinbench 15 Single-core	180	204
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	3187	1647
Cinbench 20 Single-core	449	501
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	7003	3751
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1127	1286
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	21444	9588

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

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X	AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
Single-Core	2484	2651
Multi-Core	30571	18377

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

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X	AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
Single-Core	1222	1341
Multi-Core	14988	7891

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most useful will be the the possibility of overclocking it and release date of the processor. The newer the processor, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same benefits from the presence of overclocking. When the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS even in new games. Accordingly, you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The economy are obvious!

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X	AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
Announcement date	August 31, 2018	July 07, 2019
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	sTR4	AM4
Core name	Colfax	Matisse
Architecture	Zen+	Zen 2
Generation	2	3
Turbo Frequency	4.4 MHz	4.4 MHz
Frequency	3.5 MHz	3.8 MHz
Cores	16	6
Threads	32	12
Bus rate
Bit	64	64
Lithography	12 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	18800 millions	4200 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	180 W	95 W
Memory type	DDR4	DDR4
Max. Memory
Memory Frequency	2933	3200
Memory bandwidth
L1 cache	1.5MB	384KB
L2 cache	8MB	3MB
L3 cache	32MB	32MB
Overclocking	Yes	Yes
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number	YD295XA8UGAAF YD295XA8AFWOF	100-000000022 100-100000022BOX 100-100000022MPK

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Ryzen 5 3600X is 7% better than Ryzen Threadripper 2950X in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has 10 more core than Ryzen 5 3600X. 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 2950X is better: 20
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen 5 3600X is better: 12
However, it should be understood that all the data in the text above do not mean that taking them into account you should totally trust a simple comparison of these numbers. Better to watch the video tests and read the opinion of of people who bought AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and AMD Ryzen 5 3600X before deciding which processor to buy for gaming and which not.

• AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X specs and review.

• AMD Ryzen 5 3600X specs and review.