i7-7820X vs Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
2019
32 cores / 64 threads, 280 Watt
41.25
+268%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X outperforms Core i7-7820X by a whopping 268% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i7-7820X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking64709
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation16.333.56
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperIntel Core i7
Power efficiency13.437.31
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Skylake (server) (2017−2019)
Release date25 November 2019 (4 years ago)30 May 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,999$599

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has 359% better value for money than i7-7820X.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i7-7820X 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 cores32 (Dotriaconta-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads6416
Base clock speed3.7 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 3.0
Bus rate8 × 16 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier3736
L1 cache96K (per core)512 KB
L2 cache512K (per core)8 MB
L3 cache128 MB11 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperatureno data99 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors19,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i7-7820X 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketTR4FCLGA2066
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt140 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i7-7820X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i7-7820X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i7-7820X are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Core i7-7820X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR4-2666
Maximum memory size256 GB128 GB
Max memory channels44
Maximum memory bandwidth102.403 GB/s85.33 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 3970X and Core i7-7820X.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data28

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 3970X 41.25
+268%
i7-7820X 11.22

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 3970X 63122
+268%
i7-7820X 17168

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 3970X 1662
+16.1%
i7-7820X 1431

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 3970X 13762
+74.7%
i7-7820X 7877

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 41.25 11.22
Recency 25 November 2019 30 May 2017
Physical cores 32 8
Threads 64 16
Chip lithography 7 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 140 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has a 267.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

i7-7820X, on the other hand, has 100% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-7820X in performance tests.


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