Apex Legends
4K@240Hz·13:14 played
Guava·12h ago
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32 GB
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Ryzen Threadripper 9960X vs Ryzen 7 7700X
The Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is same performance as the Ryzen 7 7700X on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $1,129.01 more expensive!
Ryzen Threadripper 9960X69% Score
- Is 2 years and 11 months newer
- Up to 276% more expensive – $1,369.00 vs $239.99
Ryzen 7 7700X69% Score
- Up to 276% cheaper – $239.99 vs $1,369.00
- Up to 276% better value for money
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 9960X has 96 MB more L3 cache.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 7 7700X has a 7% higher base clock.
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 7 7700X boosts 2% higher.
sTR5
Sockethelp
AM5Shimada Peak
Codenamehelp
RaphaelDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon Graphics6400 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
5200 MHz (DDR5)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen Threadripper 9960X or Ryzen 7 7700X?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen Threadripper 9960X or Ryzen 7 7700X?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen Threadripper 9960X and Ryzen 7 7700X?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen Threadripper 9960X scores 69/100, Ryzen 7 7700X scores 69/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X or Ryzen 7 7700X 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 9960X or Ryzen 7 7700X?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
Popular Comparisons
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