amd
Brand64/128
Cores/Threads2.9GHz
Base Clock280W
TDPAMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
amd
Brand32/64
Cores/Threads4GHz
Base Clock350W
TDPAMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
$3990 • Feb 2020
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
$2499 • Oct 2023
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 64 | 32 |
| Threads | 128 | 64 |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz | 4.0 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 29 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 | 256.00 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 | 8 mm² | 4 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 4, 64 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 5, 48 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 30400 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
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Multi Core Performance
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Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
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Multi Core Performance
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PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
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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
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Comparison in Games
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
AMD • 32/64 • 4GHz
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