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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX vs Ryzen 7 9800X3D

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 7 9800X3D on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $109.98 more expensive!

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$699.95View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 140% more expensive – $699.95 vs $589.97

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$589.97View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 100% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 4 years and 5 months newer
Up to 140% cheaper – $589.97 vs $699.95
Up to 380% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Resolution

Quality

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League of Legends2009

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

261FPS

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

558FPS

Counter-Strike 22023

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

590FPS

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

870FPS

Overwatch 22023

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

530FPS

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

615FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

210FPS

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

233FPS

Valorant2020

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

631FPS

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

963FPS

Dota 22013

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

209FPS

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

420FPS

Fortnite2017

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

330FPS

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

264FPS

Minecraft2011

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

660FPS

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

1005FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

54%

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

95%

Ryzen 7 9800X3D ranks 41 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX has 8 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX has 16 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

64 MB

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

96 MB

Ryzen 7 9800X3D has 32 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

3.9 GHz

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

4.7 GHz

Ryzen 7 9800X3D has a 21% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

4.3 GHz

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

5.2 GHz

Ryzen 7 9800X3D boosts 21% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

280W

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

120W

Ryzen 7 9800X3D draws 160W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

$699.95

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

$589.97

Ryzen 7 9800X3D is $109.98 cheaper.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WXRyzen 7 9800X3D

WRX8

Sockethelp

AM5

Castle Peak

Codenamehelp

Granite Ridge

Server/Workstation

Segmenthelp

Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

Integrated GPUhelp

Radeon Graphics

3200 MHz (DDR4)

RAMhelp

5600 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX or Ryzen 7 9800X3D?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D. It's 64% faster than the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX on average across 100+ games, scoring 95/100 vs 58/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 9800X3D than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX?expand_more

64% 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 PRO 3955WX or Ryzen 7 9800X3D?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 7 9800X3D worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 95/100 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 PRO 3955WX and Ryzen 7 9800X3D?expand_more

Performance: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX scores 58/100, Ryzen 7 9800X3D scores 95/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX or Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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 PRO 3955WX or Ryzen 7 9800X3D?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the stronger pick at 95/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.