Ryzen Threadripper 7980X vs Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
2019
32 cores / 64 threads, 280 Watt
39.70
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
2023
64 cores / 128 threads, 350 Watt
84.61
+113%

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 3970X by a whopping 113% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking653
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation16.2311.85
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency13.4222.88
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Storm Peak (2023)
Release date7 November 2019 (5 years ago)19 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,999$4,999

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has 37% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper 7980X.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 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)64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)
Threads64128
Base clock speed3.7 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus rate8 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier37no data
L1 cache2 MB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache16 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache128 MB256 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm5 nm
Die sizeno data8x 71 mm2
Number of transistors23540 Million52,560 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 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
SocketTR4sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR5
Maximum memory size256 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth102.403 GB/sno data
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 Ryzen Threadripper 7980X.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data48

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
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 84.61
+113%

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
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 134396
+113%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 39.70 84.61
Recency 7 November 2019 19 October 2023
Physical cores 32 64
Threads 64 128
Chip lithography 7 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 350 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has 25% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X, on the other hand, has a 113.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper 3970X in performance tests.


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