Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE vs Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Aggregate performance score
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X outperforms Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE by a whopping 885% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 65 | 1407 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 15.63 | no data |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Series | AMD Ryzen Threadripper | AMD Ryzen 3 |
| Power efficiency | 13.43 | 10.91 |
| Architecture codename | Matisse (2019−2020) | Raven Ridge (2017−2018) |
| Release date | 25 November 2019 (4 years ago) | 10 May 2018 (6 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $1,999 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE 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 cores | 32 (Dotriaconta-Core) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
| Threads | 64 | 4 |
| Base clock speed | 3.7 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 4.5 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Bus rate | 8 × 16 GT/s | no data |
| Multiplier | 37 | 32 |
| L1 cache | 96K (per core) | 384 KB |
| L2 cache | 512K (per core) | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 128 MB | 4 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 7 nm, 12 nm | 14 nm |
| Die size | no data | 209.78 mm2 |
| Number of transistors | 19,200 million | 4950 Million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | + | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
Compatibility
Information on Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE 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 configuration | 1 (Uniprocessor) | 1 (Uniprocessor) |
| Socket | TR4 | AM4 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 280 Watt | 35 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| FMA | - | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| Precision Boost 2 | + | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR4 Eight-channel | DDR4-2933 |
| Maximum memory size | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Max memory channels | 4 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 102.403 GB/s | 46.933 GB/s |
| ECC memory support | + | + |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | - | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000) |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE.
| PCIe version | no data | 3.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 12 |
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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 39.89 | 4.05 |
| Recency | 25 November 2019 | 10 May 2018 |
| Physical cores | 32 | 4 |
| Threads | 64 | 4 |
| Chip lithography | 7 nm | 14 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 280 Watt | 35 Watt |
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has a 884.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 700% more physical cores and 1500% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.
Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE, on the other hand, has 700% lower power consumption.
The Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE in performance tests.
Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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