AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 24-core sTR5
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-core AM5
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 24-core sTR5
The processor is praised for its performance, being faster than previous models and handling multi-threaded tasks well. However, there are significant concerns about overheating and the lack of a cooling solution, which is not included. The motherboard selection is also noted as sparse and expensive, and the CPU requires a specific sTR5 socket and DDR5 memory.
Pros
- Fast multi-threaded performance
- Faster than previous models
- Works well for emulation
Cons
- Overheating issues
- No cooler included
- Sparse and expensive motherboards
- Requires specific sTR5 socket
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-core AM5
The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is overwhelmingly praised as the best gaming CPU on the market, delivering massive FPS boosts, improved 1% lows, and excellent thermal efficiency. Users upgrading from older Intel or AMD chips report dramatic performance gains, especially in CPU-heavy games and productivity tasks. The main criticisms are the lack of a stock cooler, the need for BIOS updates on older AM5 boards, and the frustration of scalpers inflating prices above MSRP. Overall, it's a must-buy for gamers seeking top-tier performance, provided they can get it at retail price.
Pros
- Outstanding gaming performance
- Excellent thermal efficiency
- Massive FPS improvements
- Improved 1% lows
- Great value at MSRP
Cons
- No stock cooler included
- BIOS update needed on older AM5 boards
- Scalper prices above MSRP
- OEM version lacks original box
- Limited availability
Scores
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | AMD |
| Series | Ryzen Threadripper | Ryzen 7 |
| Model | 7960X | 9800X3D |
| Codename | Storm Peak | Granite Ridge |
| Class | hedt | desktop |
| Process | 5 | 4★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 8 |
| P-cores | — | 8★ |
| Threads | 48★ | 16 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 24★ | 8 |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 4★ | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | sTR5 | AM5 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 92★ | 28 |
| TDP | 350 | 120★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 350 | 200★ |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | None | AMD Radeon Graphics |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 24-core sTR5
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong multi thread (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong platform (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ai (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average social proof (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average affordability (6th percentile)6th %ile
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-core AM5
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong platform (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong single thread (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (25th percentile)
Pricing
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-core AM5 offers 3.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 27 specs.
