Ryzen 5 2600X vs Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
2019
32 cores / 64 threads, 280 Watt
39.70
+354%
Ryzen 5 2600X
2018
6 cores / 12 threads, 95 Watt
8.75

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X outperforms Ryzen 5 2600X by a whopping 354% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Ryzen 5 2600X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking65874
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation16.239.51
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperAMD Ryzen 5
Power efficiency13.428.72
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Zen+ (2018−2019)
Release date7 November 2019 (5 years ago)13 April 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,999$229

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has 71% better value for money than Ryzen 5 2600X.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Ryzen 5 2600X 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads6412
Base clock speed3.7 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus rate8 × 16 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier3736
L1 cache2 MB576 KB
L2 cache16 MB3 MB
L3 cache128 MB16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm12 nm
Die sizeno data213 mm2
Number of transistors23540 Million4800 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Ryzen 5 2600X 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)
SocketTR4AM4
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Ryzen 5 2600X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataSSE4.2, SSE4A, AMD-V, AES, AVX2, FMA3, SHA
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Ryzen 5 2600X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Ryzen 5 2600X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR4 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size256 GB64 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth102.403 GB/s46.933 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card--

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Ryzen 5 2600X.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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
+354%
Ryzen 5 2600X 8.75

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
+354%
Ryzen 5 2600X 13899

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
+33.3%
Ryzen 5 2600X 1247

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
+162%
Ryzen 5 2600X 5280

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 39.70 8.75
Recency 7 November 2019 13 April 2018
Physical cores 32 6
Threads 64 12
Chip lithography 7 nm 12 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 95 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has a 353.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 433.3% more physical cores and 433.3% more threads, and a 71.4% more advanced lithography process.

Ryzen 5 2600X, on the other hand, has 194.7% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 2600X in performance tests.


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