AMD EPYC 9684X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | |
CPU comparisonAMD EPYC 9684X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X - 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 9684X has 96 cores with 192 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.70 GHz. Up to 6144 GB of memory is supported in 12 memory channels. The AMD EPYC 9684X was released in Q2/2023. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has 32 cores with 64 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to 1024 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X was released in Q4/2023. |
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AMD EPYC (129) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
AMD EPYC 9004 (21) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 (3) |
4 | Generation | 5 |
Genoa / Genoa-X (Zen 4) | Architecture | Storm Peak (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD EPYC 9684X has 96 CPU cores and can calculate 192 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 9684X is 2.55 GHz (3.70 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has 32 CPU cores and 64 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is at 4.00 GHz (5.30 GHz). |
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AMD EPYC 9684X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
96 | Cores | 32 |
192 | Threads | 64 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.55 GHz | Frequency | 4.00 GHz |
3.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.30 GHz |
3.42 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD EPYC 9684X can use up to 6144 GB of memory in 12 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 460.8 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X supports up to 1024 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 166.4 GB/s. |
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AMD EPYC 9684X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
DDR5-4800 | Memory | DDR5-5200 |
6144 GB | Max. Memory | 1024 GB |
12 | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
460.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 166.4 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 32.00 MB |
1,152.00 MB | L3 Cache | 128.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
128 | PCIe lanes | 48 |
504.1 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 189.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD EPYC 9684X is 400 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has a TDP of 350 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD EPYC 9684X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
400 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 350 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
320 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD EPYC 9684X is manufactured in 5 nm and has 1,152.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is manufactured in 5 nm and has a 160.00 MB cache. |
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AMD EPYC 9684X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
5 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, BFLOAT16, VNNI | ISA extensions | SSE4A, SSE4.2, SSSE3, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3 |
SP5 | Socket | sTR5 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows Server 2022, Linux, Windows 11 | Operating systems | Windows 11, Linux |
Q2/2023 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
14756 $ | Release price | 2990 $ |
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AMD EPYC 9684X
96C 192T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
AMD EPYC 9684X
96C 192T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
AMD EPYC 9684X
96C 192T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
AMD EPYC 9684X
96C 192T @ 3.42 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD EPYC 9684X
96C 192T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
AMD EPYC 9684X
96C 192T @ 3.42 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD EPYC 9684X
96C 192T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
AMD EPYC 9684X
96C 192T @ 3.42 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD EPYC 9684X
96C 192T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
AMD EPYC 9684X
96C 192T @ 3.42 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD EPYC 9684X
2.55 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
65,269 CB R23 MC @ 348 W |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD EPYC 9684X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
Unknown | Unknown |