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Ryzen Threadripper 3960X vs Core i7-5820K

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X vs Core i7-5820K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

3.8 GHz | 24-core

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X Logo
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 24-Core, 48-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $479.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 146 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i7-5820K

3.3 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-5820K Logo
Intel CM8064801548435 CORE I7-5820K Processor (15M Cache, UP to 3.60 GHZ)

Buy for $429.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 147 minutes ago

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

3.8 GHz | 24-core

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X Logo
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 24-Core, 48-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $479.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 146 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i7-5820K

3.3 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-5820K Logo
Intel CM8064801548435 CORE I7-5820K Processor (15M Cache, UP to 3.60 GHZ)

Buy for $429.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 147 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen Threadripper 3960X outperforms the cheaper Core i7-5820K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is 1911 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-5820K.

Advantages of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

  • Performs up to 14% better in Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i7-5820K - 82 vs 72 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-5820K - 48 vs 12 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i7-5820K

  • Up to 10% cheaper than Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - $429.95 vs $479.95
  • Consumes up to 50% less energy than AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - 140 vs 280 Watts
This is a free version of Cyberpunk 2077.
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

RT Overdrive

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X Logo
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019


FPS

82

100%

Value, $/FPS

Price, $

$479.95

89%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 24-Core, 48-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $479.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 146 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-5820K Logo
Core i7-5820K

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2014


FPS

72

87.8048780487805%

Value, $/FPS

Price, $

$429.95

100%

Intel CM8064801548435 CORE I7-5820K Processor (15M Cache, UP to 3.60 GHZ)

Buy for $429.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 147 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

RT Overdrive

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X Logo
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019

Intel Core i7-5820K Logo
Core i7-5820K

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2014

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X Logo
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019


Single-Core

1667

100%

Multi-Core

13317

100%

Intel Core i7-5820K Logo
Core i7-5820K

Desktop • Sep 1st, 2014


Single-Core

1160

69.58608278344332%

Multi-Core

5443

40.872568896898706%

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

vs

Intel Core i7-5820K

Nov 25th, 2019
Release DateSep 1st, 2014
Ryzen ThreadripperCollectionCore i7
Castle PeakCodenameHaswell E
AMD Socket TRX4SocketIntel Socket 2011-3
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
24
Cores6
48
Threads12
3.8 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.3 GHz
4.5 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.6 GHz
280 WTDP
140 W
7 nm
Process Size22 nm
38.0x
Multiplier33.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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