Ryzen Threadripper 7980X vs Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
2023
32 cores / 64 threads, 350 Watt
64.13
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
2023
64 cores / 128 threads, 350 Watt
87.71
+36.8%

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 7970X by a substantial 37% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 7970X and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking133
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation21.3411.62
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency16.7122.85
Architecture codenameStorm Peak (2023)Storm Peak (2023)
Release date19 October 2023 (1 year ago)19 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$2,499$4,999

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has 84% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper 7980X.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 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 speed4 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5.3 GHz5.1 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache128 MB (shared)256 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm5 nm
Die size4x 71 mm28x 71 mm2
Number of transistors26,280 million52,560 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 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 configuration11
SocketsTR5sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)350 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 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 7970X and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 7970X and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 7970X and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes4848

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 7970X 64.13
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 87.71
+36.8%

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 7970X 98142
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 134223
+36.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 64.13 87.71
Physical cores 32 64
Threads 64 128

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X has a 36.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X in performance tests.


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