Ryzen Z1 Extreme vs Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
2019
32 cores / 64 threads, 280 Watt
39.70
+150%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 15 Watt
15.85

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X outperforms Ryzen Z1 Extreme by a whopping 150% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking65429
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation16.23no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperPhoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)
Power efficiency13.42100.00
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023)
Release date7 November 2019 (5 years ago)May 2023 (1 year 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 Ryzen Z1 Extreme 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 GHz3.3 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 MB16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data178 mm2
Number of transistors23540 Million25,000 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme 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
SocketTR4FP8
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme. 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 Z1 Extreme are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme. 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-AMD Radeon 780M ( - 2700 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme.

PCIe versionno data4.0
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
+150%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 15.85

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
+150%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 25182

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
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 2190
+31.8%

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
+43%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 9676

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 39.70 15.85
Physical cores 32 8
Threads 64 16
Chip lithography 7 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 15 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has a 150.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

Ryzen Z1 Extreme, on the other hand, has a 75% more advanced lithography process, and 1766.7% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Z1 Extreme in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is a desktop processor while Ryzen Z1 Extreme is a notebook one.


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