Ryzen Threadripper 7970X vs i9-7960X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-7960X
2017
16 cores / 32 threads, 165 Watt
18.17
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
2023
32 cores / 64 threads, 350 Watt
62.18
+242%

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X outperforms Core i9-7960X by a whopping 242% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-7960X and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking33414
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.2721.88
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i9no data
Power efficiency10.4116.80
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Storm Peak (2023)
Release date1 September 2017 (7 years ago)19 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,699$2,499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has 569% better value for money than i9-7960X.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-7960X and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads3264
Base clock speed2.8 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz5.3 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache22 MB (shared)128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm
Die size484 mm24x 71 mm2
Maximum core temperature98 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data26,280 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-7960X and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 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)1
SocketFCLGA2066sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-7960X and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i9-7960X and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-7960X and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 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 Core i9-7960X and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-7960X and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes4448

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.

i9-7960X 18.17
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 62.18
+242%

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.

i9-7960X 28867
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 98775
+242%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.17 62.18
Recency 1 September 2017 19 October 2023
Physical cores 16 32
Threads 32 64
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 350 Watt

i9-7960X has 112.1% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X, on the other hand, has a 242.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 180% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-7960X in performance tests.


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