Core i9-7900X vs Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i9-7900X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking	54	508
Place by popularity	not in top-100	not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation	24.27	4.74
Market segment	Desktop processor	Desktop processor
Series	AMD Ryzen Threadripper	Core i9 (Desktop)
Architecture codename	Matisse (2019−2020)	Skylake (server) (2017−2019)
Release date	7 November 2019 (4 years ago)	30 May 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)	$1,999	$999
Current price	$1605 (0.8x MSRP)	$864 (0.9x MSRP)

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has 412% better value for money than i9-7900X.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i9-7900X 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 cores	32 (Dotriaconta-Core)	10 (Deca-Core)
Threads	64	20
Base clock speed	3.7 GHz	3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed	4.5 GHz	4.5 GHz
Bus support	8 × 16 GT/s	4 × 8 GT/s
L1 cache	2 MB	640 KB
L2 cache	16 MB	10 MB
L3 cache	128 MB	13.75 MB
Chip lithography	7 nm, 12 nm	14 nm
Maximum core temperature	no data	95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	no data	72 °C
Number of transistors	23540 Million	no data
64 bit support	+	+
Windows 11 compatibility	+	+
Unlocked multiplier	Yes	Yes

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i9-7900X 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 configuration	1 (Uniprocessor)	1
Socket	TR4	Socket R4
Power consumption (TDP)	280 Watt	140 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i9-7900X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions	no data	Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI	+	+
AVX	+	+
vPro	no data	+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)	no data	+
Turbo Boost Technology	no data	2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology	no data	+
TSX	no data	+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0	no data	+
Status	no data	Discontinued

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i9-7900X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB

no data

+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i9-7900X are enumerated here.

AMD-V	+	+
VT-d	no data	+
VT-x	no data	+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i9-7900X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory types	DDR4 Eight-channel	DDR4
Maximum memory size	256 GB	128 GB
Max memory channels	4	4
Maximum memory bandwidth	102.403 GB/s	85 GB/s
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 Threadripper 3970X and Core i9-7900X.

PCIe version	no data	3.0
PCI Express lanes	no data	44

Synthetic benchmark performance

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

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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 Threadripper 3970X outperforms Core i9-7900X by 200% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

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Pros & cons summary

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Performance score	40.89	13.65
Recency	7 November 2019	30 May 2017
Physical cores	32	10
Threads	64	20
Cost	$1999	$999
Chip lithography	7 nm	14 nm
Power consumption (TDP)	280 Watt	140 Watt

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