EPYC 9224 vs Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
2019
24 cores / 48 threads, 280 Watt
34.55
+29.3%
EPYC 9224
2022
24 cores / 48 threads, 200 Watt
26.72

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X outperforms EPYC 9224 by a significant 29% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and EPYC 9224 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking108185
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation18.5312.66
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperAMD EPYC
Power efficiency11.6712.64
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Genoa (2022−2023)
Release date25 November 2019 (5 years ago)10 November 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,399$1,825

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has 46% better value for money than EPYC 9224.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and EPYC 9224 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)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads4848
Base clock speed3.8 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz3.7 GHz
Bus rate8 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier3825
L1 cache96K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache128 MB64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die sizeno data4x 72 mm2
Number of transistors19,200 million26,280 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and EPYC 9224 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)2
SocketTR4SP5
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt200 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and EPYC 9224. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and EPYC 9224 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and EPYC 9224. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR5-4800
Maximum memory size256 GB6 TiB
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth102.403 GB/s460.8 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and EPYC 9224.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data128

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
+29.3%
EPYC 9224 26.72

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
+29.3%
EPYC 9224 42448

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 34.55 26.72
Recency 25 November 2019 10 November 2022
Chip lithography 7 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 200 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has a 29.3% higher aggregate performance score.

EPYC 9224, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 40% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is our recommended choice as it beats the EPYC 9224 in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is a desktop processor while EPYC 9224 is a server/workstation one.


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