Xeon X3330 vs Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
2019
32 cores / 64 threads, 280 Watt
39.74
+2888%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X outperforms Xeon X3330 by a whopping 2888% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Xeon X3330 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking652246
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation15.59no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency13.431.32
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)no data
Release date25 November 2019 (4 years ago)1 July 2008 (16 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,999no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

no data

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Xeon X3330 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)no data
Threads64no data
Base clock speed3.7 GHz2.66 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHzno data
Bus rate8 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier37no data
L1 cache96K (per core)no data
L2 cache512K (per core)no data
L3 cache128 MB6 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm45 nm
Maximum core temperatureno data71 °C
Number of transistors19,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier+-
VID voltage rangeno data0.85V-13625V

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Xeon X3330 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)no data
SocketTR4LGA775
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Xeon X3330. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FSB parityno data-
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Xeon X3330 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Xeon X3330 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Xeon X3330. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

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

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 39.74
+2888%
Xeon X3330 1.33

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 63129
+2890%
Xeon X3330 2111

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 39.74 1.33
Recency 25 November 2019 1 July 2008
Chip lithography 7 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 95 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has a 2888% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, and a 542.9% more advanced lithography process.

Xeon X3330, on the other hand, has 194.7% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon X3330 in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is a desktop processor while Xeon X3330 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and Xeon X3330, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

Vote for your favorite

Do you think we are right or mistaken in our choice? Vote by clicking "Like" button near your favorite CPU.


AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Intel Xeon X3330
Xeon X3330

Similar processor comparisons

We picked several similar comparisons of processors in the same market segment and performance relatively close to those reviewed on this page.

Community ratings

Here you can see how users rate the processors, as well as rate them yourself.


4.1 347 votes

Rate Ryzen Threadripper 3970X on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
3.5 26 votes

Rate Xeon X3330 on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Questions & comments

Here you can ask a question about Ryzen Threadripper 3970X or Xeon X3330, agree or disagree with our judgements, or report an error or mismatch.