Ryzen Threadripper 7970X vs EPYC 9634

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 9634
2022
84 cores / 168 threads, 290 Watt
67.96
+9.3%
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
2023
32 cores / 64 threads, 350 Watt
62.18

EPYC 9634 outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 7970X by a small 9% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 9634 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1014
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.1121.88
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD EPYCno data
Power efficiency22.1816.81
Architecture codenameGenoa (2022−2023)Storm Peak (2023)
Release date10 November 2022 (2 years ago)19 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$10,304$2,499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has 937% better value for money than EPYC 9634.

Detailed specifications

EPYC 9634 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 cores8432 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads16864
Base clock speed2.25 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed2.25 GHz5.3 GHz
Multiplier22.5no data
L1 cache5376 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache84 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache384 MB (shared)128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm, 6 nm5 nm
Die size12x 72 mm24x 71 mm2
Number of transistors78,840 million26,280 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 9634 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)290 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 9634 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 9634 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 9634 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 9634 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 9634 67.96
+9.3%
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 62.18

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 9634 107944
+9.3%
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 98775

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 67.96 62.18
Recency 10 November 2022 19 October 2023
Physical cores 84 32
Threads 168 64
Power consumption (TDP) 290 Watt 350 Watt

EPYC 9634 has a 9.3% higher aggregate performance score, 162.5% more physical cores and 162.5% more threads, and 20.7% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 11 months.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between EPYC 9634 and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X.

Be aware that EPYC 9634 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a desktop one.


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