AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600U

Updated Jun 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X leads AMD Ryzen 5 5600U overall by 52 points (87 vs 35 out of 100).
  • Key differences: PassMark CPU mark, where AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has 79,592 vs 14,781; L3 cache, where AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has 256 MB vs 16 MB; L2 cache, where AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has 32 MB vs 3 MB; cores, where AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has 64 vs 6; threads, where AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has 128 vs 12.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X leads overall
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X · 92 overall, #2 of 470
87
AMD Ryzen 5 5600U · 38 overall, #353 of 470
35
Key differences
  • PassMark CPU MarkAMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 79,592 vs 14,781
  • L3 CacheAMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 256 MB vs 16 MB
  • L2 CacheAMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 32 MB vs 3 MB
  • CoresAMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 64 vs 6
  • ThreadsAMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 128 vs 12

Scores by Category

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X wins 2 of 3 categories · Ryzen 5 5600U wins 1

CategoryRyzen Threadripper 3990XRyzen 5 5600ULead
Benchmark
+70
Core Specifications
+23
Integrated Graphics
+50

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Detailed Specifications

Core Specifications

Feature
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
Ryzen 5 5600U
Cores
64
6
Threads
128
12
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz26% more
2.3 GHz
Base Power Consumption
280 W
15 W95% less
Maximum Frequency
4.3 GHz
4.2 GHz
Maximum Power Consumption
N/A
25 W
L1 Cache
N/A
384 KB
L2 Cache
32 MB967% more
3 MB
L3 Cache
256 MB1500% more
16 MB
Lithography Process
7 nm
7 nm
Is unlocked
Yes
No

Integrated Graphics

Feature
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
Ryzen 5 5600U
Model
N/A

Benchmark

Feature
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
Ryzen 5 5600U
PassMark CPU Mark
79,592438% more
14,781

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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