i7-6800K vs Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
2019
24 cores / 48 threads, 280 Watt
34.55
+411%
Core i7-6800K
2016
6 cores / 12 threads, 140 Watt
6.76

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X outperforms Core i7-6800K by a whopping 411% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Core i7-6800K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1081034
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation18.531.69
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency11.674.57
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Broadwell-E (2016)
Release date25 November 2019 (5 years ago)31 May 2016 (8 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,399$345

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has 996% better value for money than i7-6800K.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Core i7-6800K basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads4812
Base clock speed3.8 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz3.8 GHz
Bus rate8 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier38no data
L1 cache96K (per core)32 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache128 MB15 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm14 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors19,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Core i7-6800K compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketTR4FCLGA2011
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt140 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Core i7-6800K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
Idle Statesno data+
Smart Responseno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Core i7-6800K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Core i7-6800K are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Core i7-6800K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR4
Maximum memory size256 GB128 GB
Max memory channels44
Maximum memory bandwidth102.403 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Core i7-6800K.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data28

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 34.55
+411%
i7-6800K 6.76

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 54875
+411%
i7-6800K 10738

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 1677
+35.7%
i7-6800K 1236

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 13260
+134%
i7-6800K 5661

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 34.55 6.76
Recency 25 November 2019 31 May 2016
Physical cores 24 6
Threads 48 12
Chip lithography 7 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 140 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has a 411.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

i7-6800K, on the other hand, has 100% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-6800K in performance tests.


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