Apex Legends
4K@240Hz·13:14 played
Guava·17h ago
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FPSAverage
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32 GB
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Ryzen Threadripper 9980X vs Ryzen 5 7600X
The Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is same performance as the Ryzen 5 7600X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
- Is 2 years and 11 months newer
- Up to 1572% more expensive – $4999 vs $167.99
Ryzen 5 7600X67% Score
- Up to 1572% cheaper – $167.99 vs $4999
- Up to 1574% 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 9980X has 224 MB more L3 cache.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 5 7600X has a 47% higher base clock.
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Ryzen Threadripper 9980X 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 9980X or Ryzen 5 7600X?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 9980X or Ryzen 5 7600X?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 9980X and Ryzen 5 7600X?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen Threadripper 9980X scores 67/100, Ryzen 5 7600X scores 67/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X or Ryzen 5 7600X 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 9980X or Ryzen 5 7600X?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
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