AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X vs AMD Ryzen 5 2600X

Processor comparisons 17-03-2021

   Let's say you are thinking about choosing a processor, you will be able to make a choice by looking at the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X vs AMD Ryzen 5 2600X tests and understand which is better for games or normal use for streaming, video editing, programming, rendering, machine learning. Here is useful information from real streaming and video editing tests or different benchmarks. A thorough analysis of all the technical characteristics, so that it can be easier to understand, is made by the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in synthetic type tests such as VeraCrypt, PassMark, 3DMark, DaVinci Resolve Studio, Gears 5, GeekBench 6, 5.2, Dolphin Emulator, Blender, Handbrake, Furmark, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, AIDA64, PCMark 10, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), SuperPi, Prime95, UserBenchmark, Blender, MATLAB, 7zip, WPrime, RealBench.
   And how good the processors are in games:

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

After looking at the data these benchmarks and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which CPU is better to buy for gaming AMD Ryzen 5 2600X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X.

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 2990X

58%

Ryzen 5 2600X

54%

This parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Ryzen Threadripper 2990X is 6% better than Ryzen 5 2600X. The data source is several popular tests. Detailed information can be found below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Ryzen Threadripper 2990X

60%

Ryzen 5 2600X

53%

For the maximum in this test, the results of the most powerful processor in the site database are taken. 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. 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 less popular games in which processors were compared: Microsoft Flight Simulator, Monster Hunter World, Horizon Zero Dawn, Ghostrunner, Forza Horizon 4, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, NBA 2K20, Control, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Metro Exodus, Battlefield V, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, DOTA 2A, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Half-Life: Alyx, Hitman 3, League of Legends (LOL).

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	106.0	94.6
Valorant	120.5	107.5
Cyberpunk 2077	67.5	60.2
Apex Legends	113.3	101.1
Call of Duty Warzone	90.4	80.6
Overwatch	97.6	87.1
Red Dead Redemption 2	83.1	74.2
DOOM Eternal	60.2	53.8
Warzone	94.0	83.9
Assassin's Creed	101.2	90.3
Valheim	100.0	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 tested computers not only did they have different video cards and different amounts of RAM. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: FullHD, 2K or 4K. 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 2990X

15%

Ryzen 5 2600X

39%

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 2600X is more energy efficient than the Ryzen Threadripper 2990X as it consumes less power: 250W vs. 95W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, it will be useful 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

For example you want to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for machine learning, streaming, video editing or video rendering, programming, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the processor turns on 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 using the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the software you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Since there are still many programs that can use only one core to run, 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 Threadripper 2990X	AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
Cinbench 15 Single-core	168	176
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	2982	1380
Cinbench 20 Single-core	410	421
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	6721	3048
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1033	1074
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	18752	7514

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

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X	AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
Single-Core	2262	2438
Multi-Core	26548	14033

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

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X	AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
Single-Core	1125	1127
Multi-Core	17679	6497

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most helpful 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. If the processor can be overclocked, thereby increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS in new games. The economy are obvious! It turns out that there is no longer a need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer.

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X	AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
Announcement date	August 13, 2018	April 19, 2018
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	TR4	AM4
Core name	Colfax	Pinnacle Ridge
Architecture	Zen+	Zen
Generation	2	2
Turbo Frequency	4.2 MHz	4.2 MHz
Frequency	3.4 MHz	3.6 MHz
Cores	32	6
Threads	64	12
Bus rate
Bit	64	64
Lithography	12 nm	12 nm
Transistors count	18800 millions	3600 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	250 W	95 W
Memory type	DDR4	DDR4
Max. Memory
Memory Frequency	2933	2933
Memory bandwidth
L1 cache	3MB	576KB
L2 cache	16MB	3MB
L3 cache	64MB	16MB
Overclocking	Yes	Yes
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number	YD299XAZUIHAF YD299XAZAFWOF	YD260XBCM6IAF YD260XBCAFBOX YD260XBCAFMPK

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Ryzen 5 2600X is 5% better than Ryzen Threadripper 2990X in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Ryzen Threadripper 2990X has 26 more core than Ryzen 5 2600X. 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 2990X is better: 21
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen 5 2600X is better: 9
Although it should be understood that the summary data in the article above do not mean that taking them into account you should fully trust a simple comparison of these figures. Be sure to watch the testing video and read the reviews of real owners of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X and AMD Ryzen 5 2600X before making a choice which of the CPUs to buy for gaming.

• AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X specs and review.

• AMD Ryzen 5 2600X specs and review.