AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X vs AMD Athlon Neo X2 L325

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X – 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 3970X features 32 processor cores and has the capability to manage 64 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X, you'll need a motherboard with a TRX4 (sTRX4) socket.
The AMD Athlon Neo X2 L325 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2009 and belongs to the 0 generation of the AMD Athlon series.
To use the AMD Athlon Neo X2 L325, you'll need a motherboard with a ASB1 socket.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 Group Unknown M
3 Generation 0
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X Name AMD Athlon Neo X2 L325
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Family AMD Athlon
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Athlon Neo X2 L325 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon Neo X2 L325 is 1.5 GHz
64 Threads 2
32x Cores 2x
32 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking No
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
3.7 GHz Frequency 1.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Athlon Neo X2 L325 does not have integrated graphics.
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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 2.0 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 102.4 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 No
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR2
Yes ECC No
2.0 TB Max. Memory 0 bytes
4 Memory channels 2
102.4 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 280 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 18 W watts.
280 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 18 W
95 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 128.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
Q4/2019 Release date Q3/2009
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization Unknown
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions Unknown
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Castle Peak (Zen 2) Architecture Unknown
128.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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TRX4 (sTRX4) Socket ASB1
16.0 MB L2-Cache 1.0 MB
 
 

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