AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX vs AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX, you'll need a motherboard with a TR4 (SP3r2) socket.
The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 9 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 Group AMD Ryzen 3000
2 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX Name AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Family AMD Ryzen 9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
48 Threads 24
24x Cores 12x
24 CPU Cores 12
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.6 GHz
3.0 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-3200
Yes ECC Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 128.0 GB
4 Memory channels 2
93.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 250 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 105 W watts.
None TDP (PL2) 142 W
250 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 64.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
Q3/2018 Release date Q3/2019
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
12 nm Technology 7 nm
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
1299 $ Release price 485 $
Colfax (Zen+) Architecture Matisse (Zen 2)
64.0 MB L3-Cache 64.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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TR4 (SP3r2) Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
12.0 MB L2-Cache 6.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.0 GHz
18210
18210
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
13271
13271

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.0 GHz
14740
14740
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
12454
12454

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.0 GHz
12793
12793
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
8183
8183

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
10689
10689
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.0 GHz
9243
9243

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.0 GHz
10008
10008
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
6954
6954

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.0 GHz
4324
4324
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
3168
3168

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
1714
1714
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.0 GHz
1193
1193

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.0 GHz
418
418
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
281
281

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
115.9
115.9
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.0 GHz
75.3
75.3

Monero Hashrate kH/s

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.0 GHz
14.5
14.5
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
14
14

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and AMD Ryzen 9 3900X in leaderboards