Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Ryzen Threadripper 3960X based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

6,716 Rank: 93
Rank Name Score Visual
89 Xeon w5-3435X 6,733
+0.3%
90 Xeon w7-3445 6,730
+0.2%
91 Ryzen 7 8700F 6,724
+0.1%
92 Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 6,719
+0%
93 Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 6,716
94 Xeon W-3375 6,702
-0.2%
95 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 6,698
-0.3%
96 Core i5-13500 6,687
-0.4%
97 Core i9-9980XE 6,661
-0.8%
98 Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 6,651
-1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Ryzen Threadripper 3960X based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

7,799 Rank: 37
Rank Name Score Visual
33 Core i9-14900K 7,866
+0.9%
34 Ryzen 9 7950X 7,838
+0.5%
35 Core Ultra 7 265K 7,808
+0.1%
36 Xeon W-3175X 7,805
+0.1%
37 Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 7,799
38 Core Ultra 7 265KF 7,797
+-0%
39 Xeon W-3375 7,786
-0.2%
40 Core i9-13900KF 7,772
-0.3%
41 Xeon W-3275 7,748
-0.7%
42 EPYC 7551P 7,745
-0.7%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Ryzen Threadripper 3960X based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,994 Rank: 273
Rank Name Score Visual
269 Core i7-7820X 5,998
+0.1%
270 Xeon Gold 5416S 5,998
+0.1%
271 Xeon Gold 6426Y 5,997
+0.1%
272 FX-9590 5,996
+0%
273 Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 5,994
274 Xeon E-2136 5,989
-0.1%
275 Core i3-8350K 5,989
-0.1%
276 Core i5-6600K 5,983
-0.2%
277 Core i3-6320 5,980
-0.2%
278 Xeon W-3375 5,980
-0.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Ryzen Threadripper 3960X based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

6,886 Rank: 46
Rank Name Score Visual
42 EPYC 7F72 6,954
+1%
43 Xeon Gold 6430 6,945
+0.9%
44 Xeon w7-3455 6,916
+0.4%
45 Ryzen 9 7950X 6,914
+0.4%
46 Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 6,886
47 Ryzen 9 9900X 6,876
-0.1%
48 Xeon w7-2495X 6,856
-0.4%
49 Xeon Platinum 8351N 6,810
-1.1%
50 Core i9-13900KS 6,776
-1.6%
51 Core i9-14900KS 6,761
-1.8%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Ryzen Threadripper 3960X based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

7,320 Rank: 28
Rank Name Score Visual
24 Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 8,185
+11.8%
25 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX 8,068
+10.2%
26 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX 7,610
+4%
27 EPYC 7502P 7,470
+2%
28 Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 7,320
29 EPYC 7F72 7,299
-0.3%
30 EPYC 7542 7,254
-0.9%
31 Core Ultra 9 285K 7,227
-1.3%
32 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX 7,176
-2%
33 Xeon W-3375 7,154
-2.3%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Ryzen Threadripper 3960X based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

6,720 Rank: 54
Rank Name Score Visual
50 Xeon w7-2475X 6,757
+0.6%
51 Ryzen AI Max+ 395 6,750
+0.4%
52 Ryzen 9 7950X 6,734
+0.2%
53 EPYC 7542 6,723
+0%
54 Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 6,720
55 Xeon Platinum 8351N 6,713
-0.1%
56 Ryzen 9 9900X 6,668
-0.8%
57 Xeon Gold 6348 6,637
-1.2%
58 EPYC 7402P 6,603
-1.7%
59 Ryzen 7 7700 6,600
-1.8%

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Ryzen Threadripper 3960X Details

The Ryzen Threadripper 3960X represents a significant leap in high-end desktop computing, built on AMD's Zen 2 architecture and fabricated at a 7 nm process node. While not the newest processor in AMD's lineup, its release in 2019 positioned it as a powerhouse for workstation and content creation environments. As of March 2026, it remains relevant for users needing extreme multi-threaded performance, though it has been surpassed by newer models in both single-core and overall performance. This processor is part of the Threadripper series, targeting professional users who demand high core counts and memory bandwidth for tasks like 3D rendering, video editing, and scientific simulations.

The 3960X features 24 cores and 48 threads, enabled by Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT), which allows each core to handle two threads simultaneously. It operates at a base frequency of 3.8 GHz and can boost up to 4.5 GHz, leveraging Precision Boost 2 for dynamic frequency scaling. The chip is built on a multi-chip package design, integrating five dies: four core complex dies (CCDs) and one input/output (I/O) die. This design enables support for up to 128 MB of L3 cache, 12 MB of L2 cache, and 1.5 MB of L1 cache, distributed across the cores. It also supports quad-channel DDR4-3200 memory, delivering a maximum memory bandwidth of 95.37 GiB/s, which is crucial for memory-intensive workloads.

Despite its impressive core count and memory capabilities, the 3960X is power-hungry, with a TDP of 280 W, requiring robust cooling solutions. It uses the FCLGA-4094 socket, compatible with the TRX40 chipset, and supports PCIe 4.0 with up to 64 lanes, ensuring high-speed connectivity for storage and expansion cards. The processor lacks integrated graphics, relying on a discrete GPU for visual output. It supports a wide range of advanced instruction sets, including AVX, AVX2, and AES-NI, which accelerate encryption, compression, and floating-point operations.

In benchmark testing, the Ryzen Threadripper 3960X achieves an Overall Score of 6,716, ranking #93 out of 2,060 processors. Its Singlecore Score is 5,994, placing it #273, while its Multicore Score reaches 7,799, positioning it at #37 in the multicore hierarchy. These results highlight a processor that excels in multi-threaded workloads but trails behind modern CPUs in single-core performance. It is outpaced by several newer Intel and AMD processors, including the Core Ultra 9 285K and Ryzen 9 9950X3D, which dominate the top rankings.

The 3960X competes in the upper echelon of desktop CPUs, facing stiff competition from both AMD's newer Threadripper and Ryzen lines and Intel's high-end Core and Xeon offerings. While it ranks just behind the 3970X and ahead of the Xeon W-3375, its performance is a testament to AMD's engineering at the time of its release. For users still relying on this processor, it remains a capable option for professional applications, though it may struggle to keep pace with the latest advancements in CPU design. As of 2026, it serves as a benchmark for what was possible in high-end desktop computing just a few years prior.
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Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Family: Ryzen
Series: 3900
Model Number: 3960X
Cores: 24
Threads: 48
Base Frequency: 3800 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 38x (unlocked)
Microarchitecture: Zen 2
Core Name: Castle
Socket: Socket sTRX4 and LGA-4094
Package: FCLGA-4094
Chipset: TRX40
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 280 W
Release Price: $1,399.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 1536 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 768 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 768 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 12 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 128 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-3200
Memory Channels: 4
Maximum Bandwidth: 95.37 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 4.0
PCIe Lanes: 64
PCIe Configuration: 3x16+4x4

Physical Specifications

Process: 7 nm
Die Area: 74 mm²
Transistor Count: 23.54 billion
Manufacturer: TSMC and GlobalFoundries
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST SST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT MPX Secure Key SMEP IPT SSE4a SHA AMD-Vi AMD-V TSME SenseMI Boost 2 AVX-512 AVX512F AVX512CD AVX512BW AVX512DQ AVX512VL TSX VMD SMT XFR 2
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