The Core i9-9960X is a faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $340.58 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-9960X
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 8% less energy – 165 vs 180 Watts
Advantages of the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
- Up to 38% cheaper – $560.31 vs $900.89
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i9-9960X vs Ryzen Threadripper 1950X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9960X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
206
100%
Min 1% FPS
143
100%
Price, €
€900.89
62%
Value, €/FPS
€4.37/FPS
63%
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
Aug 10th, 2017
Average FPS
202
98%
Min 1% FPS
140
98%
Price, €
€560.31
100%
Value, €/FPS
€2.77/FPS
100%
Core i9-9960X vs Ryzen Threadripper 1950X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-9960X vs Ryzen Threadripper 1950X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9960X vs Ryzen Threadripper 1950X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-9960X
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
22 MB
69%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
Aug 10th, 2017
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
32 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
89%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9960X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen Threadripper 1950X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Aug 10th, 2017 |
| $16.84 | MSRP | $9.99 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | AMD Socket SP3r2 |
| Skylake-X | Codename | Zen |
165 W | Power Consumption | 180 W |
| Performance | ||
| 16 | Cores | 16 |
| 32 | Threads | 32 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
| 22 MB | L3 Cache | 32 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
