AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 16 core processor released in Q3/2018 with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X which has 32 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2023. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 (4) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 (3) |
2 | Generation | 5 |
Colfax (Zen+) | Architecture | Storm Peak (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is a 16 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.50 GHz (4.40 GHz). The processor can compute 32 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X clocks with 4.00 GHz (5.30 GHz), has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
16 | Cores | 32 |
32 | Threads | 64 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.50 GHz | Frequency | 4.00 GHz |
4.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.30 GHz |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X supports a maximum of 1024 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 166.4 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | DDR5-5200 |
Max. Memory | 1024 GB | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
93.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 166.4 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | 32.00 MB |
32.00 MB | L3 Cache | 128.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
64 | PCIe lanes | 48 |
63.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 189.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has a TDP of 180 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is 350 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
180 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 350 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has 40.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 12 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is at 160.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
12 nm | Technology | 5 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, SSE4.2, SSSE3, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3 |
TR4 (SP3r2) | Socket | sTR5 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2018 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
899 $ | Release price | 2990 $ |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
3.50 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 Ryzen Threadripper 2950X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
Unknown | Unknown |