EPYC 73F3 vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
2020
32 cores / 64 threads, 280 Watt
39.34
+35.6%
EPYC 73F3
2021
16 cores / 32 threads, 240 Watt
29.02

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX outperforms EPYC 73F3 by a substantial 36% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and EPYC 73F3 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking69152
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data6.64
Market segmentServerServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperAMD EPYC
Power efficiency13.2311.38
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Milan (2021−2023)
Release date14 July 2020 (4 years ago)15 March 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$3,521

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and EPYC 73F3 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads6432
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz4 GHz
Multiplier3535
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache128 MB256 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm7 nm+
Die size74 mm28x 81 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors3,800 million33,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and EPYC 73F3 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 configuration12
SocketsWRX8SP3
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt240 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and EPYC 73F3. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2, XFR 2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and EPYC 73F3 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and EPYC 73F3. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size2 TiB4 TiB
Maximum memory bandwidth204.8 GB/s204.795 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and EPYC 73F3.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes128128

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 PRO 3975WX 39.34
+35.6%
EPYC 73F3 29.02

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 PRO 3975WX 62485
+35.5%
EPYC 73F3 46103

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 39.34 29.02
Recency 14 July 2020 15 March 2021
Physical cores 32 16
Threads 64 32
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 240 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX has a 35.6% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

EPYC 73F3, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 8 months, and 16.7% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX is our recommended choice as it beats the EPYC 73F3 in performance tests.


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