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AMD EPYC 7702 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | |
CPU comparisonAMD EPYC 7702 or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD EPYC 7702 has 64 cores with 128 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.35 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 8 memory channels. The AMD EPYC 7702 was released in Q3/2019. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has 32 cores with 64 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X was released in Q4/2019. |
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AMD EPYC | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper |
AMD EPYC 7002 | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 |
2 | Generation | 3 |
Rome (Zen 2) | Architecture | Castle Peak (Zen 2) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD EPYC 7702 has 64 CPU cores and can calculate 128 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7702 is 2.00 GHz (3.35 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has 32 CPU cores and 64 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is at --. |
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64 | Cores | 32 |
128 | Threads | 64 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.00 GHz | Frequency | 3.70 GHz |
3.35 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.50 GHz |
2.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.80 GHz |
Internal GraphicsThe AMD EPYC 7702 or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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no iGPU | GPU | no iGPU |
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Hardware codec supportA 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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No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | No |
No | Codec VC-1 | No |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD EPYC 7702 can use up to GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 204.8 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 102.4 GB/s. |
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DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
Max. Memory | 2048 GB | |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
204.8 GB/s | Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
L2 Cache | 16.00 MB | |
256.00 MB | L3 Cache | 128.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
128 | PCIe lanes | 64 |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD EPYC 7702 is 200 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has a TDP of 280 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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200 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD EPYC 7702 is manufactured in 7 nm and has 256.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 256.00 MB cache. |
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7 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
SP3 | Socket | TRX4 (sTRX4) |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2019 | Release date | Q4/2019 |
8000 $ | Release price | 1969 $ |
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AMD EPYC 7702
64C 128T @ 3.35 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7702
64C 128T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7702
64C 128T @ 3.35 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7702
64C 128T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7702
64C 128T @ 3.35 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7702
64C 128T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7702
64C 128T @ 3.35 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7702
64C 128T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7702
64C 128T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7702
64C 128T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7702
64C 128T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7702
64C 128T @ 2.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7702
64C 128T @ 2.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7702
64C 128T @ 3.35 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7702
64C 128T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD EPYC 7702 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
Unknown | Unknown |