amd
Brand16/32
Cores/Threads4.2GHz
Base Clock120W
TDPAMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
amd
Brand32/64
Cores/Threads3.7GHz
Base Clock280W
TDPAMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
$699 • Jan 2023
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
$1999 • Nov 2019
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 32 |
| Threads | 32 | 64 |
| Base Clock | 4.2 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.7 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 42 X | 37 X |
| TDP | 120 W | 280 W |
| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 1.00 MB | 0.50 MB |
| Cache L3 | 128.00 MB | 128.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | Radeon Graphics | N/A |
| Architecture | Ryzen 9 (Zen 4 (Raphael)) | Ryzen Threadripper (Zen 2 (Castle Peak)) |
| Process Size | 5nm | 7nm |
| Socket | amd socket am5 | amd socket trx4 |
| Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |
| Die Size | 2 mm² | 4 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 5, 24 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 4 |
| Transistors | 17840 million | 15200 million |
| Max Temperature | 89°C | N/A |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Comparison in Games
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It's a Tie!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
AMD • 16/32 • 4.2GHz
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
AMD • 32/64 • 3.7GHz
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