AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

Processor comparisons 17-03-2021

   Let's say you can't decide which CPU to buy, you can make a choice after reading the full tests AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and decide which is better for games or simple use for rendering, machine learning, streaming, video editing, programming. Here is useful information from several benchmarks or real streaming and video editing tests. A careful review of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to understand, is presented in the form of the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in synthetic type tests like Prime95, DaVinci Resolve Studio, PCMark 10, VeraCrypt, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, 3DMark, 7zip, RealBench, Furmark, MATLAB, GeekBench 6, 5.2, Blender, Blender, Handbrake, SuperPi, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), WPrime, Dolphin Emulator, UserBenchmark, PassMark, Gears 5, AIDA64.
   Gaming performance of processors in:

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

After looking at the data these benchmarks and videos, you already be able to know which CPU is better to buy for gaming AMD Ryzen 5 5600X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X.

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 3960X

66%

Ryzen 5 5600X

56%

The number of this parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is 15% better than Ryzen 5 5600X. 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 3960X

64%

Ryzen 5 5600X

55%

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 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 low game result, just 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: 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	113.6	97.1
Valorant	129.1	110.4
Cyberpunk 2077	72.3	61.8
Apex Legends	121.3	103.8
Call of Duty Warzone	96.8	82.8
Overwatch	104.5	89.4
Red Dead Redemption 2	89.1	76.2
DOOM Eternal	64.5	55.2
Warzone	100.7	86.1
Assassin's Creed	108.4	92.7
Valheim	107.1	91.6

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 video cards and different amounts of RAM. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 2K, FullHD or 4K. So 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 3960X

15%

Ryzen 5 5600X

90%

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 5600X is more energy efficient than the Ryzen Threadripper 3960X as it consumes less power: 280W 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 programming, streaming, machine learning, video rendering or video editing, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the processor turns on all threads and cores that it has to the maximum to achieve 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 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 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 3960X	AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Cinbench 15 Single-core	209	258
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	5933	1970
Cinbench 20 Single-core	509	604
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	13552	4562
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1270	1572
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	34255	11268

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

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X	AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Single-Core	2663	3352
Multi-Core	54830	22120

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

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X	AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Single-Core	1306	1768
Multi-Core	25072	8968

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most helpful. The later the processor is released, the longer it will last in your computer. 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 still be able to produce maximum FPS even in new games. The savings are obvious! Accordingly, you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer.

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X	AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Announcement date	November 25, 2019	November 05, 2020
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	sTRX4	AM4
Core name	Castle Peak	Vermeer
Architecture	Zen 2	Zen 3
Generation	3	5
Turbo Frequency	4.5 MHz	4.6 MHz
Frequency	3.8 MHz	3.7 MHz
Cores	24	6
Threads	48	12
Bus rate
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	22600 millions	4800 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	280 W	65 W
Memory type	DDR4	DDR4
Max. Memory
Memory Frequency	3200	3200
Memory bandwidth
L1 cache	1.5MB
L2 cache	12MB	3MB
L3 cache	128MB	32MB
Overclocking	Yes	Yes
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number	100-000000010 100-100000010WOF	100-000000065 100-100000065BOX 100-100000065MPK

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is 2% better than Ryzen 5 5600X in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has 18 more core than Ryzen 5 5600X. 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 3960X is better: 21
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is better: 11
However, it should be realized that all the data in the table above do not mean that taking them into account you should completely trust a simple comparison of these figures. Be sure to watch benchmarks video and read the reviews of of people who bought AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X before deciding which of the CPUs to buy for gaming.

• AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X specs and review.

• AMD Ryzen 5 5600X specs and review.