Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
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Ryzen 9 9900X vs Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
The Ryzen 9 9900X is much faster than the Ryzen Threadripper 3960X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Ryzen 9 9900X77% Score
- Up to 70% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 4 years and 10 months newer
- Up to 180% cheaper – $353.09 vs $1399
- Up to 376% better value for money
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X37% Score
- Up to 180% more expensive – $1399 vs $353.09
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
L3 Cachehelp
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has 64 MB more L3 cache.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 9 9900X has a 16% higher base clock.
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 9 9900X boosts 24% higher.
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TRX4Granite Ridge
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Castle PeakDesktop
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DesktopRadeon Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics5600 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 9 9900X or Ryzen Threadripper 3960X?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9900X. It's 108% faster than the Ryzen Threadripper 3960X on average across 100+ games, scoring 77/100 vs 37/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 9900X than Ryzen Threadripper 3960X?expand_more
108% 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 9 9900X or Ryzen Threadripper 3960X?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9900X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 9 9900X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 77/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 9 9900X and Ryzen Threadripper 3960X?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 9 9900X scores 77/100, Ryzen Threadripper 3960X scores 37/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 9 9900X or Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 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 9 9900X or Ryzen Threadripper 3960X?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9900X is the stronger pick at 77/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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