Ryzen Threadripper 3970X vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
32 cores / 64 threads, 350 Watt
61.12
+49.5%
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
2019
32 cores / 64 threads, 280 Watt
40.89

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 3970X by a considerable 49% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking1354
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data23.96
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen Threadripper
Architecture codenameStorm PeakMatisse (2019−2020)
Release dateno data25 November 2019 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$1,999
Current price$3899 $1675 (0.8x MSRP)

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 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)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads6464
Base clock speed4 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed5.3 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus supportno data8 × 16 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache128 MB (shared)128 MB
Chip lithography5 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size4x 71 mm2no data
Number of transistors26,280 million19,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+
Unlocked multiplierYesYes

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 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 configuration11 (Uniprocessor)
SocketsTR5TR4
Power consumption (TDP)350 Watt280 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR4 Eight-channel
Maximum memory sizeno data256 GB
Max memory channelsno data4
Maximum memory bandwidthno data102.403 GB/s
ECC memory supportno data+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/A-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X.

PCIe version5.0no data

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 7975WX 61.12
+49.5%
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 40.89

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 3970X by 49% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX 94534
+49.5%
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 63244

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 3970X by 49% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 61.12 40.89
Chip lithography 5 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 280 Watt

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper 3970X in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is a desktop one.


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