Ryzen Threadripper 3970X vs Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
2020
64 cores / 128 threads, 280 Watt
52.20
+26.5%
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
2019
32 cores / 64 threads, 280 Watt
41.25

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 3970X by a significant 27% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3364
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation9.5316.33
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperAMD Ryzen Threadripper
Power efficiency17.0013.43
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Matisse (2019−2020)
Release date7 February 2020 (4 years ago)25 November 2019 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$3,999$1,999

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has 71% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper 3990X.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 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 cores64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads12864
Base clock speed2.9 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus rateno data8 × 16 GT/s
Multiplier2937
L1 cache96K (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache256 MB128 MB
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size74 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors3,800 million19,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 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 configuration11 (Uniprocessor)
SocketTR4TR4
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt280 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X. 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 3990X and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4 Eight-channel
Maximum memory size256 GB256 GB
Max memory channels44
Maximum memory bandwidth102.403 GB/s102.403 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 3990X and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X.

PCIe version4.0no data

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 3990X 52.20
+26.5%
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 41.25

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 3990X 79889
+26.6%
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 63122

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 3990X 1622
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 1661
+2.4%

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 3990X 14189
+3%
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 13770

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 52.20 41.25
Recency 7 February 2020 25 November 2019
Physical cores 64 32
Threads 128 64

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has a 26.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 months, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper 3970X in performance tests.


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