FX-8150 vs Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
2019
32 cores / 64 threads, 280 Watt
39.70
+1099%
FX-8150
2011
8 cores / 8 threads, 125 Watt
3.31

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X outperforms FX-8150 by a whopping 1099% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and FX-8150 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking651588
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation16.23no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency13.422.51
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Zambezi (2011−2012)
Release date7 November 2019 (5 years ago)12 October 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,999no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and FX-8150 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)
Threads648
Base clock speed3.7 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus rate8 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier37no data
L1 cache2 MB384 KB
L2 cache16 MB8192 KB
L3 cache128 MB8192 KB
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data315 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data61 °C
Number of transistors23540 Million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier++
P0 Vcore voltageno dataMin: 1.0125 V - Max: 1.4125 V

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and FX-8150 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
SocketTR4AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and FX-8150. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and FX-8150 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and FX-8150. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR3
Maximum memory size256 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth102.403 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and FX-8150.

PCIe versionno datan/a

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 39.70
+1099%
FX-8150 3.31

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 63069
+1098%
FX-8150 5263

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
+278%
FX-8150 440

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 13839
+697%
FX-8150 1737

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 39.70 3.31
Recency 7 November 2019 12 October 2011
Physical cores 32 8
Threads 64 8
Chip lithography 7 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 125 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has a 1099.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 357.1% more advanced lithography process.

FX-8150, on the other hand, has 124% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-8150 in performance tests.


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