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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

The Ryzen 7 9850X3D is quite a bit faster than the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X on average across 100+ games and it's also a much better value for money, as it's $3,360.99 cheaper!

  • Up to 46% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 2 years and 4 months newer
  • Up to 902% cheaper$489.00 vs $3,849.99
  • Up to 1360% better value for money
  • Up to 902% more expensive$3,849.99 vs $489.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 7 9850X3D ranks 38 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X has 56 more cores.

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Ryzen Threadripper 7980X has 112 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X has 160 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 9850X3D has a 47% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 9850X3D boosts 10% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 7 9850X3D draws 230W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 7 9850X3D is $3,360.99 cheaper.

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sTR5
Granite Ridge
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Storm Peak
Desktop
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Desktop
Radeon Graphics
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No Integrated Graphics
5600 MHz (DDR5)
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5200 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 7 9850X3D or Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9850X3D. It's 56% faster than the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X on average across 100+ games, scoring 100/100 vs 64/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 9850X3D than Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?expand_more
56% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 7 9850X3D or Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9850X3D is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 7 9850X3D worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 100/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 7 9850X3D and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 7 9850X3D scores 100/100, Ryzen Threadripper 7980X scores 64/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 7 9850X3D or Ryzen Threadripper 7980X bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Ryzen 7 9850X3D or Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9850X3D is the stronger pick at 100/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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