Apex Legends
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Ryzen Threadripper 9960X vs Ryzen 9 9900X
The Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is slightly slower than the Ryzen 9 9900X on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $1,010.00 more expensive!
Ryzen Threadripper 9960X69% Score
- Is 1 year newer
- Up to 200% more expensive – $1,369.00 vs $359.00
Ryzen 9 9900X77% Score
- Up to 10% faster on average across 100+ games
- Up to 200% cheaper – $359.00 vs $1,369.00
- Up to 229% better value for money
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
L3 Cachehelp
Ryzen Threadripper 9960X has 64 MB more L3 cache.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 9 9900X has a 5% higher base clock.
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 9 9900X boosts 6% higher.
sTR5
Sockethelp
AM5Shimada Peak
Codenamehelp
Granite RidgeDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon Graphics6400 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
5600 MHz (DDR5)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen Threadripper 9960X or Ryzen 9 9900X?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9900X. It's 12% faster than the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X on average across 100+ games, scoring 77/100 vs 69/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 9 9900X than Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?expand_more
12% 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 9960X or Ryzen 9 9900X?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9900X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 9 9900X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 77/100 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 9960X and Ryzen 9 9900X?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen Threadripper 9960X scores 69/100, Ryzen 9 9900X scores 77/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X or Ryzen 9 9900X 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 9960X or Ryzen 9 9900X?expand_more
The Ryzen 9 9900X is the stronger pick at 77/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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