EPYC 7642 vs Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
2019
32 cores / 64 threads, 280 Watt
39.70
+7.3%
EPYC 7642
2019
48 cores / 96 threads, 225 Watt
37.01

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X outperforms EPYC 7642 by a small 7% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and EPYC 7642 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking6591
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation16.245.55
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperAMD EPYC
Power efficiency13.4215.57
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Zen 2 (2017−2020)
Release date25 November 2019 (5 years ago)7 August 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,999$4,775

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has 193% better value for money than EPYC 7642.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and EPYC 7642 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 cores32 (Dotriaconta-Core)48 (Octatetraconta-Core)
Threads6496
Base clock speed3.7 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz3.4 GHz
Bus rate8 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier3723
L1 cache96K (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache128 MB256 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm7 nm, 14 nm
Die sizeno data192 mm2
Number of transistors19,200 million4,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and EPYC 7642 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)2 (Multiprocessor)
SocketTR4TR4
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt225 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and EPYC 7642. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and EPYC 7642 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and EPYC 7642. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR4 Eight-channel
Maximum memory size256 GB4 TiB
Max memory channels48
Maximum memory bandwidth102.403 GB/s204.763 GB/s
ECC memory support++

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 Threadripper 3970X 39.70
+7.3%
EPYC 7642 37.01

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 Threadripper 3970X 63065
+7.3%
EPYC 7642 58795

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 1662
+27.6%
EPYC 7642 1302

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 13832
+35.1%
EPYC 7642 10239

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 39.70 37.01
Recency 25 November 2019 7 August 2019
Physical cores 32 48
Threads 64 96
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 225 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has a 7.3% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 3 months.

EPYC 7642, on the other hand, has 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and 24.4% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and EPYC 7642.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is a desktop processor while EPYC 7642 is a server/workstation one.


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