Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C/128T · 4.3 GHz · 280 W TDP · sTRX4 · PassMark #90
Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
24C/48T · 5.3 GHz · 350 W TDP · sTR5 · PassMark #75
Ryzen Threadripper 7960X takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Ryzen Threadripper 3990X lands at 44 and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X at 46. That puts Ryzen Threadripper 7960X ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Ryzen Threadripper 3990X if…
- ✓PassMark #90 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- ✓HEDT platform with abundant PCIe and memory lanes
- ✓Current PassMark-tracked street price around $2,997
Pick Ryzen Threadripper 7960X if…
- ✓PassMark #75 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- ✓HEDT platform with abundant PCIe and memory lanes
- ✓Current PassMark-tracked street price around $1,171
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Ryzen Threadripper 7960XSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Ryzen Threadripper 7960X more score per dollar ($1,171 vs $2,997).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | ▲ 64 | 24 |
| Threads | ▲ 128 | 48 |
| Base clock | 2.9 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| L3 cache | ▲ 256 MB | 128 MB |
| TDP | 280 W | 350 W |
| Socket | sTRX4 | sTR5 |
| Class | Desktop | Desktop |
| PassMark rank | #90 of 5,901 | #75 of 5,901 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 79,684 | ▲ 83,409 |
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
- +PassMark #90 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- +HEDT platform with abundant PCIe and memory lanes
- +Current PassMark-tracked street price around $2,997
- −HEDT motherboards and cooling raise total platform cost
Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
- +PassMark #75 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- +HEDT platform with abundant PCIe and memory lanes
- +Current PassMark-tracked street price around $1,171
- −HEDT motherboards and cooling raise total platform cost
FAQ: Ryzen Threadripper 3990X vs Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
Which is better, Ryzen Threadripper 3990X or Ryzen Threadripper 7960X? +
Ryzen Threadripper 7960X scores 46 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Ryzen Threadripper 3990X worth the price? +
At $2,997, Ryzen Threadripper 3990X delivers a Specdex score of 44 — strongest in passmark.
Is Ryzen Threadripper 7960X worth the price? +
At $1,171, Ryzen Threadripper 7960X delivers a Specdex score of 46 — strongest in passmark.
Does Ryzen Threadripper 3990X or Ryzen Threadripper 7960X last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is the better value, Ryzen Threadripper 3990X or Ryzen Threadripper 7960X? +
Ryzen Threadripper 7960X — more score per dollar ($1,171 vs $2,997). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.