Skip to main content
CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 9 9900X3D vs Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

The Ryzen 9 9900X3D is quite a bit faster than the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X on average across 100+ games and it's also a much better value for money, as it's $1,809.98 cheaper!

  • Up to 28% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Up to 317% cheaper$490.00 vs $2,299.98
  • Up to 434% better value for money
  • Is 7 months newer
  • Up to 317% more expensive$2,299.98 vs $490.00

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.

Scorehelp

Ryzen 9 9900X3D ranks 24 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X has 20 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X has 40 more threads.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 9 9900X3D has a 10% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 9 9900X3D boosts 2% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 9 9900X3D draws 230W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 9 9900X3D is $1,809.98 cheaper.

AM5
Sockethelp
sTR5
Granite Ridge
Codenamehelp
Shimada Peak
Desktop
Segmenthelp
Desktop
Radeon Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
5600 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
6400 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 9 9900X3D or Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9900X3D. It's 34% faster than the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X on average across 100+ games, scoring 94/100 vs 70/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 9900X3D than Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?expand_more
34% 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 9900X3D or Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9900X3D is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 9 9900X3D worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 94/100 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 9900X3D and Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 9 9900X3D scores 94/100, Ryzen Threadripper 9970X scores 70/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 9 9900X3D or Ryzen Threadripper 9970X 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 9900X3D or Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9900X3D is the stronger pick at 94/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

Popular Comparisons

Ryzen 9 9900X3D vs Ryzen 7 9800X3DRyzen 9 9900X3D vs Ryzen 7 7800X3DRyzen 9 9900X3D vs Ryzen 7 9700XRyzen 9 9900X3D vs Ultra 5 225FRyzen 9 9900X3D vs Ryzen 7 7700XRyzen 9 9900X3D vs Ryzen 9 9900XRyzen 9 9900X3D vs Ryzen 5 5500Ryzen 9 9900X3D vs Ultra 7 265KFRyzen 9 9900X3D vs Ryzen 7 9850X3DRyzen 9 9900X3D vs Ryzen 9 9950X3DRyzen 9 9900X3D vs Ryzen 5 7600XRyzen 9 9900X3D vs Ultra 5 245KRyzen 9 9900X3D vs Ultra 7 270K PlusRyzen 9 9900X3D vs Ryzen 5 8500GRyzen 9 9900X3D vs Ryzen 5 5600Ryzen 9 9900X3D vs Ryzen 3 4100Ryzen 9 9900X3D vs Ryzen 5 7500X3DRyzen 9 9900X3D vs i5-4590SRyzen 9 9900X3D vs i5-4590Ryzen 9 9900X3D vs i5-4570Ryzen 9 9900X3D vs Ryzen 5 3500XRyzen Threadripper 9970X vs Ryzen 7 9800X3DRyzen Threadripper 9970X vs Ryzen 7 7800X3DRyzen Threadripper 9970X vs Ryzen 7 9700XRyzen Threadripper 9970X vs Ultra 5 225FRyzen Threadripper 9970X vs Ryzen 7 7700XRyzen Threadripper 9970X vs Ryzen 9 9900XRyzen Threadripper 9970X vs Ryzen 5 5500Ryzen Threadripper 9970X vs Ultra 7 265KFRyzen Threadripper 9970X vs Ryzen 7 9850X3DRyzen Threadripper 9970X vs Ryzen 9 9950X3DRyzen Threadripper 9970X vs Ryzen 5 7600XRyzen Threadripper 9970X vs Ultra 5 245KRyzen Threadripper 9970X vs Ultra 7 270K PlusRyzen Threadripper 9970X vs Ryzen 5 8500GRyzen Threadripper 9970X vs Ryzen 5 5600Ryzen Threadripper 9970X vs Ryzen 3 4100Ryzen Threadripper 9970X vs Ryzen 5 7500X3DRyzen Threadripper 9970X vs i5-4590SRyzen Threadripper 9970X vs i5-4590Ryzen Threadripper 9970X vs i5-4570Ryzen Threadripper 9970X vs Ryzen 5 3500X

Why Is My PC Slow?

Join thousands of gamers already benchmarking their rigs.

Download HowManyFPS

Windows 10/11, under 50 MB, always free

Spot BottlenecksBoost FPS100+ Games