AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

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 Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX features 32 processor cores and has the capability to manage 64 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 2990WX, you'll need a motherboard with a TR4 (SP3r2) socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X Name AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Family AMD Ryzen Threadripper
3 Generation 2
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 Group AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000
 
 

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 Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.7 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
64 Threads 64
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
32 CPU Cores 32
32x Cores 32x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 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.
4 Memory channels 4
2.0 TB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
102.4 GB/s Bandwidth 93.8 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2933
 
 

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 250 W watts.
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280 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 250 W
 
 

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.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 64.0 MB cache.
Q4/2019 Release date Q3/2018
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16.0 MB L2-Cache 16.0 MB
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
Castle Peak (Zen 2) Architecture Colfax (Zen+)
7 nm Technology 12 nm
TRX4 (sTRX4) Socket TR4 (SP3r2)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
1969 $ Release price 1799 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
128.0 MB L3-Cache 64.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.7 GHz
44502
44502
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.0 GHz
33213
33213

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.7 GHz
33106
33106
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.0 GHz
22814
22814

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.7 GHz
17105
17105
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.0 GHz
11463
11463

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.7 GHz
14637
14637
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.0 GHz
10282
10282

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.0 GHz
67.7
67.7
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.7 GHz
44.5
44.5