EPYC 7443P vs Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
2019
24 cores / 48 threads, 280 Watt
34.55
EPYC 7443P
2021
24 cores / 48 threads, 200 Watt
35.86
+3.8%

EPYC 7443P outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 3960X by a minimal 4% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and EPYC 7443P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking108103
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation18.5324.21
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperAMD EPYC
Power efficiency11.6816.97
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Milan (2021−2023)
Release date25 November 2019 (5 years ago)15 March 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,399$1,337

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

EPYC 7443P has 31% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper 3960X.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and EPYC 7443P 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads4848
Base clock speed3.8 GHz2.85 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4 GHz
Bus rate8 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier3828.5
L1 cache96K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache128 MB128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm7 nm+
Die sizeno data4x 81 mm2
Number of transistors19,200 million16,600 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and EPYC 7443P 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
SocketTR4SP3
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt200 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and EPYC 7443P. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and EPYC 7443P are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and EPYC 7443P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR4-3200
Maximum memory size256 GB4 TiB
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth102.403 GB/s204.795 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and EPYC 7443P.

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data128

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 Threadripper 3960X 34.55
EPYC 7443P 35.86
+3.8%

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 Threadripper 3960X 54875
EPYC 7443P 56966
+3.8%

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 1677
EPYC 7443P 1686
+0.5%

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 13260
EPYC 7443P 14496
+9.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 34.55 35.86
Recency 25 November 2019 15 March 2021
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 200 Watt

EPYC 7443P has a 3.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 40% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and EPYC 7443P.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is a desktop processor while EPYC 7443P is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and EPYC 7443P, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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