AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X vs AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

Processor comparisons 17-03-2021

   Perhaps you are thinking about choosing a processor, you will be able to make a decision after reading the comprehensive tests AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X vs AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and see which is better for games or simple use for streaming, machine learning, video editing, programming, rendering. Here is all information from real streaming and video editing tests or different benchmarks. A thorough review 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 like SuperPi, VeraCrypt, Handbrake, Furmark, GeekBench 6, 5.2, Dolphin Emulator, DaVinci Resolve Studio, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, UserBenchmark, Blender, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), WPrime, 7zip, PCMark 10, MATLAB, AIDA64, 3DMark, RealBench, Blender, Prime95, Gears 5, PassMark.
   Gaming performance of processors in:

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

After reading the results of joint benchmarks and videos, you already be able to understand which CPU is better to buy for gaming AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 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 7 5800X

58%

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Ryzen Threadripper 2990X

60%

Ryzen 7 5800X

56%

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

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	106.0	99.7
Valorant	120.5	113.3
Cyberpunk 2077	67.5	63.5
Apex Legends	113.3	106.5
Call of Duty Warzone	90.4	85.0
Overwatch	97.6	91.8
Red Dead Redemption 2	83.1	78.2
DOOM Eternal	60.2	56.7
Warzone	94.0	88.4
Assassin's Creed	101.2	95.2
Valheim	100.0	94.1

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 that were in the comparisons not only did they have different video cards and different amounts of RAM. 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. 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 2990X

15%

Ryzen 7 5800X

57%

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 7 5800X is more energy efficient than the Ryzen Threadripper 2990X as it consumes less power: 250W vs. 105W. 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 plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for programming, streaming, video editing or video rendering, machine learning, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to achieve maximum efficiency, the CPU includes 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 find out whether the program 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 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 2990X	AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
Cinbench 15 Single-core	168	270
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	2982	2611
Cinbench 20 Single-core	410	628
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	6721	5724
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1033	1594
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	18752	15245

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

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X	AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
Single-Core	2262	3479
Multi-Core	26548	28799

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

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X	AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
Single-Core	1125	1823
Multi-Core	17679	11496

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most useful will be the release date of the processor and the possibility of overclocking it. The newer the processor, the longer it will last in your computer. 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 the newest games. The savings are obvious! Accordingly, there is no longer a need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer.

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X	AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
Announcement date	August 13, 2018	November 05, 2020
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	TR4	AM4
Core name	Colfax	Vermeer
Architecture	Zen+	Zen 3
Generation	2	5
Turbo Frequency	4.2 MHz	4.7 MHz
Frequency	3.4 MHz	3.8 MHz
Cores	32	8
Threads	64	16
Bus rate
Bit	64	64
Lithography	12 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	18800 millions	6200 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	250 W	105 W
Memory type	DDR4	DDR4
Max. Memory
Memory Frequency	2933	3200
Memory bandwidth
L1 cache	3MB
L2 cache	16MB	4MB
L3 cache	64MB	32MB
Overclocking	Yes	Yes
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number	YD299XAZUIHAF YD299XAZAFWOF	100-000000063 100-100000063WOF

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Ryzen 7 5800X is 10% better than Ryzen Threadripper 2990X in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Ryzen Threadripper 2990X has 24 more core than Ryzen 7 5800X. 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: 20
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is better: 14
Although it should be understood that all the figures in the table above do not mean that you should be guided entirely by them and trust a simple comparison of these numbers. Be sure to watch the video tests and read the opinion of real owners of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X before deciding which of the processors to buy for gaming.

• AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X specs and review.

• AMD Ryzen 7 5800X specs and review.