AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X VS AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
amd
Brand32/64
Cores/Threads3.7GHz
Base Clock280W
TDPAMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
amd
Brand24/48
Cores/Threads4.2GHz
Base Clock350W
TDPAMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
N/A • Nov 2019
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
$1499 • Oct 2023
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 32 | 24 |
| Threads | 64 | 48 |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 37 X | 40 X |
| TDP | 280 W | 350 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.50 MB | 1.00 MB |
| Cache L3 | 128.00 MB | 128.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | N/A | N/A |
| Architecture | Ryzen Threadripper (Zen 2 (Castle Peak)) | Ryzen Threadripper (Zen 4 (Storm Peak)) |
| Process Size | 7nm | 5nm |
| Socket | amd socket trx4 | amd socket str5 |
| Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |
| Die Size | 4 mm² | 4 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 4 | Gen 5, 48 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 15200 million | 26280 million |
| Max Temperature | N/A | 95°C |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
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 Threadripper 3970X
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Comparison in Games
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
AMD • 32/64 • 3.7GHz
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
AMD • 24/48 • 4.2GHz
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