The Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-9500. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 128 vs 6 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-9500
- Consumes up to 77% less energy – 65 vs 280 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X vs Core i5-9500 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
Feb 7th, 2020
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, €
€8008.61
100%
Value, €/FPS
€42.15/FPS
100%
Core i5-9500
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
187
98%
Min 1% FPS
124
98%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X vs Core i5-9500 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Ryzen Threadripper 3990X vs Core i5-9500 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Ryzen Threadripper 3990X vs Core i5-9500 in core CPU performance specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
Feb 7th, 2020
Cores
64-core
100%
L3 Cache
256 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
98%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i5-9500
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
6-core
9%
L3 Cache
9 MB
4%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
83%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-9500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Feb 7th, 2020 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
| $3,990.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket TRX4 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Castle Peak | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 280 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
64 | Cores | 6 |
128 | Threads | 6 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
256 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
