Ryzen Threadripper 7970X vs Ryzen 7 1700

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 7 1700
2017
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
9.32
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
2023
32 cores / 64 threads, 350 Watt
62.18
+567%

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X outperforms Ryzen 7 1700 by a whopping 567% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 7 1700 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking82214
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.9421.88
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen 7no data
Power efficiency13.5716.81
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)Storm Peak (2023)
Release date2 March 2017 (7 years ago)19 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$329$2,499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has 455% better value for money than Ryzen 7 1700.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 7 1700 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads1664
Base clock speed3 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz5.3 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache768 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache4096 KB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache16384 KB128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm
Die size192 mm24x 71 mm2
Number of transistors4,800 million26,280 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 7 1700 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketAM4sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 7 1700 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsXFR, FMA3, SSE 4.2, AVX2, SMTno data
AES-NI++
FMAFMA3-
AVX++
SenseMI+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 7 1700 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 7 1700 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 7 1700 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X.

PCIe versionn/a5.0
PCI Express lanes2048

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ryzen 7 1700 9.32
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 62.18
+567%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ryzen 7 1700 14808
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 98775
+567%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.32 62.18
Recency 2 March 2017 19 October 2023
Physical cores 8 32
Threads 16 64
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 350 Watt

Ryzen 7 1700 has 438.5% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X, on the other hand, has a 567.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 180% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 7 1700 in performance tests.


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