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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | AMD EPYC 7662 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and the AMD EPYC 7662 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 EPYC 7662 which has 64 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2020. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | AMD EPYC (129) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 (4) | CPU group | AMD EPYC 7002 (24) |
2 | Generation | 2 |
Colfax (Zen+) | Architecture | Rome (Zen 2) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | Successor | AMD EPYC 7763 |
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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 EPYC 7662 clocks with 2.00 GHz (3.30 GHz), has 64 CPU cores and can calculate 128 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 7662 |
24 | Cores | 64 |
48 | Threads | 128 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.00 GHz | Frequency | 2.00 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.30 GHz |
3.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.40 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 EPYC 7662 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 7662 |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
Max. Memory | ||
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
93.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
64.00 MB | L3 Cache | 256.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
64 | PCIe lanes | 128 |
63.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 252.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has a TDP of 250 W. The TDP of the AMD EPYC 7662 is 225 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 EPYC 7662 |
250 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 225 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has 76.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 12 nm. The cache of AMD EPYC 7662 is at 256.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 7662 |
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 | SP3 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q3/2018 | Release date | Q1/2020 |
1299 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7662
64C 128T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7662
64C 128T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7662
64C 128T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7662
64C 128T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7662
64C 128T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7662
64C 128T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7662
64C 128T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7662
64C 128T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7662
64C 128T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7662
64C 128T @ 2.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7662
64C 128T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7662
64C 128T @ 2.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | AMD EPYC 7662 |
Unknown | Unknown |