The Core i9-9960X is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $1148.55 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-9960X
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 8% less energy – 165 vs 180 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 24 threads
Advantages of the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
- Up to 85% cheaper – $202.79 vs $1351.34
- A much better value for money for gaming
Core i9-9960X vs Ryzen Threadripper 2920X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9960X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
185
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, €
€1351.34
15%
Value, €/FPS
€7.3/FPS
15%
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Oct 3rd, 2018
Average FPS
183
99%
Min 1% FPS
122
99%
Price, €
€202.79
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.1/FPS
100%
Core i9-9960X vs Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 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 Core i9-9960X vs Ryzen Threadripper 2920X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9960X vs Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 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
89%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
91%
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Oct 3rd, 2018
Cores
12-core
75%
L3 Cache
32 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
98%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9960X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen Threadripper 2920X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Oct 3rd, 2018 |
| $1,684.00 | MSRP | $649.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | AMD Socket SP3r2 |
| Skylake | Codename | Colfax |
165 W | Power Consumption | 180 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 12 |
32 | Threads | 24 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
| 22 MB | L3 Cache | 32 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
