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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 5 3600X 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 Ryzen 5 3600X has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.40 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 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 Ryzen 5 (86) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
AMD Ryzen 3000 (15) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) |
3 | Generation | 3 |
Matisse (Zen 2) | Architecture | Castle Peak (Zen 2) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 5 3600X is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.80 GHz (4.40 GHz). The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has 32 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.70 GHz (4.50 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
6 | Cores | 32 |
12 | Threads | 64 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.80 GHz | Frequency | 3.70 GHz |
4.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.50 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.80 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 5 3600X supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X can connect up to 2048 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 2048 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
32.00 MB | L3 Cache | 128.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 64 |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 126.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600X has a TDP of 95 W, that of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is 280 W. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 5 3600X has a 32.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X cache has a total of 144.00 MB. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
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 |
AM4 (PGA 1331) | Socket | TRX4 (sTRX4) |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2019 | Release date | Q4/2019 |
215 $ | Release price | 1969 $ |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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