AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 24 core processor released in Q3/2018 with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X which has 24 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2019. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 (4) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) |
2 | Generation | 3 |
Colfax (Zen+) | Architecture | Castle Peak (Zen 2) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is a 24 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.00 GHz (4.20 GHz). The processor can compute 48 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X clocks with 3.80 GHz (4.50 GHz), has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
24 | Cores | 24 |
48 | Threads | 48 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.00 GHz | Frequency | 3.80 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.50 GHz |
3.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.00 GHz |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 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 Threadripper 2970WX | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
Max. Memory | 2048 GB | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
93.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | 12.00 MB |
64.00 MB | L3 Cache | 128.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
64 | PCIe lanes | 64 |
63.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 126.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has a TDP of 250 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 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 Threadripper 2970WX | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
250 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has 76.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 12 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is at 140.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
12 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 |
TR4 (SP3r2) | 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 |
Q3/2018 | Release date | Q4/2019 |
1299 $ | Release price | 1435 $ |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
Unknown | Unknown |