AMD Ryzen 9 5900X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X or AMD Ryzen 9 5900X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2020 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 9 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X, you'll need a motherboard with a TR4 (SP3r2) socket.
AMD Ryzen 5000 Group AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000
4 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Name AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
AMD Ryzen 9 Family AMD Ryzen Threadripper
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
24 Threads 32
12x Cores 16x
12 CPU Cores 16
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
4.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
3.7 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2933
Yes ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 4
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 93.8 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 105 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 180 W watts.
142 W TDP (PL2) None
105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 180 W
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Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 64.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
Q4/2020 Release date Q3/2018
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
7 nm Technology 12 nm
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
549 $ Release price 899 $
Vermeer (Zen 3) Architecture Colfax (Zen+)
64.0 MB L3-Cache 32.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket TR4 (SP3r2)
6.0 MB L2-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 3.7 GHz
21878
21878
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
21444
21444

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 3.7 GHz
16240
16240
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
16035
16035

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 3.7 GHz
14515
14515
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
12458
12458

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 3.7 GHz
12637
12637
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
8814
8814

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 3.7 GHz
9520
9520
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
9221
9221

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 3.7 GHz
8491
8491
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
7003
7003

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 3.7 GHz
3684
3684
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
3187
3187

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 3.7 GHz
2199
2199
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
1255
1255

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 3.7 GHz
1727
1727
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
1137
1137

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 3.7 GHz
1636
1636
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
1127
1127

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 3.7 GHz
308
308
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
272
272

Monero Hashrate kH/s

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
12C 24T @ 3.7 GHz
14.5
14.5
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
10.5
10.5