AMD Ryzen 9 3900X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12 core processor released in Q3/2019 with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X which has 32 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2019. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 (41) | 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 | Segment | Desktop |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 9 3900X is a 12 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.80 GHz (4.60 GHz). The processor can compute 24 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X clocks with 3.70 GHz (4.50 GHz), has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3900X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
12 | Cores | 32 |
24 | Threads | 64 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.80 GHz | Frequency | 3.70 GHz |
4.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.50 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.80 GHz |
Memory & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X supports a maximum of 2048 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3900X | 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 |
6.00 MB | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
64.00 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 AMD Ryzen 9 3900X has a TDP of 105 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is 280 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3900X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
105 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 W |
142 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 9 3900X has 70.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is at 144.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3900X | 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 |
499 $ | Release price | 1969 $ |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
Geekbench 6 MT: 10,689 / 499 $ |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Geekbench 6 MT: 14,637 / 1969 $ |
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 4.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3900X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
Unknown | Unknown |