AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX vs AMD Ryzen 9 5900

Processor comparisons   17-03-2021
   Let's say you have difficulties with the choice of a processor, you will solve them by reading the detailed tests AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX vs AMD Ryzen 9 5900 and see which is better for games or simple use for streaming, rendering, machine learning, video editing, programming. Here is useful information from real streaming and video editing tests or many benchmarks. A thorough analysis of all the technical characteristics, so that it can be easier to read, is presented in the form of the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in synthetic type tests such as World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, SuperPi, Dolphin Emulator, DaVinci Resolve Studio, GeekBench 6, 5.2, Prime95, UserBenchmark, Blender, MATLAB, Gears 5, 3DMark, PCMark 10, Furmark, RealBench, WPrime, AIDA64, VeraCrypt, PassMark, Blender, Handbrake, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), 7zip.
   And how good the CPUs are in games:

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

After looking at the data of all benchmarks and videos, you already be able to know which processor is better to buy for gaming AMD Ryzen 9 5900 or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX.

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 2970WX

58%

Ryzen 9 5900

62%

The number of this parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Ryzen 9 5900 is 6% better than Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX. The data source is several popular tests. Detailed information can be found below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

57%

Ryzen 9 5900

59%

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 run games. Because the cost of this processor reaches several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a small 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 processors were compared: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Forza Horizon 4, Metro Exodus, Half-Life: Alyx, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Ghostrunner, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Horizon Zero Dawn, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Monster Hunter World, League of Legends (LOL), DOTA 2A, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, NBA 2K20, Hitman 3, Control, Battlefield V, Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	100.8	103.8
Valorant	114.5	118.0
Cyberpunk 2077	64.1	66.1
Apex Legends	107.7	110.9
Call of Duty Warzone	85.9	88.5
Overwatch	92.8	95.6
Red Dead Redemption 2	79.0	81.4
DOOM Eternal	57.3	59.0
Warzone	89.3	92.0
Assassin's Creed	96.2	99.1
Valheim	95.1	97.9

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: 4K, 2K 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 compare it in one assembly with the video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

14%

Ryzen 9 5900

89%

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 5900 is more energy efficient than the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX since it has less power consumption: 250W vs. 65W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. And TDP should be taken into account when choosing a processor cooling system. 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 machine learning, video editing or video rendering, streaming, programming, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to reach maximum efficiency, the processor 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 check whether the program you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Since there are still many programs that use only one core to work, and all the benefit 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 Threadripper 2970WX	AMD Ryzen 9 5900
Cinbench 15 Single-core	173	285
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	4324	3789
Cinbench 20 Single-core	431	668
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	10008	8653
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1098	1815
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	20987	23790

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

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX	AMD Ryzen 9 5900
Single-Core	2290	3487
Multi-Core	28963	39560

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

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX	AMD Ryzen 9 5900
Single-Core	1082	1743
Multi-Core	12545	15530

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most helpful will be the release date of the processor and the possibility of overclocking it. The newer the processor, 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, increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS in new games. Accordingly, there is no longer a need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The economy are obvious!

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX	AMD Ryzen 9 5900
Announcement date	October 02, 2018	January 12, 2021
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	sTR4	AM4
Core name	Colfax	Vermeer
Architecture	Zen+	Zen 3
Generation	2	4
Turbo Frequency	4.2 MHz	4.7 MHz
Frequency	3 MHz	3 MHz
Cores	24	12
Threads	48	24
Bus rate
Bit	64	64
Lithography	12 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	18800 millions	9400 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	250 W	65 W
Memory type	DDR4	DDR4
Max. Memory
Memory Frequency	2933	3200
Memory bandwidth
L1 cache	2.25MB
L2 cache	12MB	6MB
L3 cache	64MB	64MB
Overclocking	Yes	Yes
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number	YD297XAZUHCAF YD297XAZAFWOF	100-000000062

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Another difference is that Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has 12 more core than Ryzen 9 5900. 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 2970WX is better: 6
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen 9 5900 is better: 26
However, it should be realized that all the number in the article above do not mean that taking them into account you should totally trust a simple comparison of these figures. Better to watch benchmarks video and read the reviews of real owners of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and AMD Ryzen 9 5900 before making a choice which of the processors to buy for gaming.

• AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX specs and review.

• AMD Ryzen 9 5900 specs and review.