Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX vs i7-3970X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3970X
2012
6 cores / 12 threads, 150 Watt
5.58
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
2020
32 cores / 64 threads, 280 Watt
40.89
+633%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX outperforms Core i7-3970X by a whopping 633% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3970X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking115666
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.59no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen Threadripper
Power efficiency3.3913.32
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge-E (2011−2013)Matisse (2019−2020)
Release date1 November 2012 (12 years ago)14 July 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$593no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-3970X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads1264
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
Multiplierno data35
L1 cache64 KB (per core)2 MB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)16 MB
L3 cache15 MB (shared)128 MB
Chip lithography32 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size435 mm274 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)70 °C95 °C
Number of transistors2,270 million23540 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3970X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX 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
SocketFCLGA2011sWRX8
Power consumption (TDP)150 Watt280 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3970X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXMMX, 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 2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Smart Response+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i7-3970X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Identity Protection+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3970X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3970X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size64.45 GB2 TiB
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth51.2 GB/s204.8 GB/s

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3970X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanes40128

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.

i7-3970X 5.58
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX 40.89
+633%

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.

i7-3970X 8541
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX 62572
+633%

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.

i7-3970X 736
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX 1631
+122%

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.

i7-3970X 3709
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX 14659
+295%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.58 40.89
Recency 1 November 2012 14 July 2020
Physical cores 6 32
Threads 12 64
Chip lithography 32 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 280 Watt

i7-3970X has 86.7% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, on the other hand, has a 632.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 433.3% more physical cores and 433.3% more threads, and a 357.1% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-3970X in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-3970X is a desktop processor while Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-3970X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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