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Ryzen Threadripper 2950X vs Ryzen 5 3500X
The Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is slightly slower than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $779.00 more expensive!
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X29% Score
- Available for $879.00
Ryzen 5 3500X35% Score
- Up to 12% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 1 year and 1 month newer
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.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 5 3500X has a 3% higher base clock.
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X boosts 7% higher.
SP3r2
Sockethelp
AM4Colfax
Codenamehelp
MatisseDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics2933 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen Threadripper 2950X or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 3500X. It's 21% faster than the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X on average across 100+ games, scoring 35/100 vs 29/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 3500X than Ryzen Threadripper 2950X?expand_more
21% 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 Threadripper 2950X or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 3500X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 3500X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 35/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen Threadripper 2950X scores 29/100, Ryzen 5 3500X scores 35/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X or Ryzen 5 3500X 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 Threadripper 2950X or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 3500X is the stronger pick at 35/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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