Ryzen Threadripper 7970X vs Ryzen 7 5700U

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 7 5700U
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 15 Watt
9.97
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
2023
32 cores / 64 threads, 350 Watt
62.08
+523%

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X outperforms Ryzen 7 5700U by a whopping 523% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 7 5700U and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking77014
Place by popularity10not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data20.72
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Lucienne (Zen 2, Ryzen 5000)no data
Power efficiency62.9016.79
Architecture codenameLucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021)Storm Peak (2023)
Release date12 January 2021 (3 years ago)19 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$2,499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 7 5700U 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads1664
Base clock speed1.8 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz5.3 GHz
Multiplier18no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm5 nm
Die size156 mm24x 71 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Number of transistors9,800 million26,280 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 7 5700U 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 configuration11
SocketFP6sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 7 5700U and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, BMI2, ABM, FMA, ADX, SMEP, SMAP, SMT, CPB, AES-NI, RDRAND, RDSEED, SHA, SMEno data
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 7 5700U and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 7 5700U and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GBno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000)N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 7 5700U and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes1248

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 7 5700U 9.97
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 62.08
+523%

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.

Ryzen 7 5700U 15838
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 98617
+523%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.97 62.08
Recency 12 January 2021 19 October 2023
Physical cores 8 32
Threads 16 64
Chip lithography 7 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 350 Watt

Ryzen 7 5700U has 2233.3% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X, on the other hand, has a 522.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 7 5700U in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen 7 5700U is a notebook processor while Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 7 5700U and Ryzen Threadripper 7970X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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