Ryzen Threadripper 7970X vs EPYC 9124

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 9124
2022
16 cores / 32 threads, 200 Watt
27.79
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
2023
32 cores / 64 threads, 350 Watt
62.18
+124%

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X outperforms EPYC 9124 by a whopping 124% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 9124 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17214
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation22.5421.88
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCno data
Power efficiency13.1516.81
Architecture codenameGenoa (2022−2023)Storm Peak (2023)
Release date10 November 2022 (2 years ago)19 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,083$2,499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

EPYC 9124 has 3% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper 7970X.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 9124 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 speed3 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz5.3 GHz
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB (shared)128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm, 6 nm5 nm
Die size4x 72 mm24x 71 mm2
Number of transistors26,280 million26,280 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 9124 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 configuration21
SocketSP5sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)200 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 9124 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. 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 EPYC 9124 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 9124 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800DDR5
Maximum memory size6 TiBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth460.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 9124 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes12848

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.

EPYC 9124 27.79
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 62.18
+124%

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.

EPYC 9124 44137
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 98775
+124%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 27.79 62.18
Recency 10 November 2022 19 October 2023
Physical cores 16 32
Threads 32 64
Power consumption (TDP) 200 Watt 350 Watt

EPYC 9124 has 75% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X, on the other hand, has a 123.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 months, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is our recommended choice as it beats the EPYC 9124 in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 9124 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 9124 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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