AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | AMD Opteron X3421 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and the AMD Opteron X3421 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 Opteron X3421 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2015. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | AMD Opteron (4) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 (4) | CPU group | AMD Opteron X3000 (3) |
2 | Generation | 0 |
Colfax (Zen+) | Architecture | Toronto (Excavator) |
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 Opteron X3421 clocks with 2.10 GHz (3.40 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | Characteristic | AMD Opteron X3421 |
24 | Cores | 4 |
48 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.00 GHz | Frequency | 2.10 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.40 GHz |
3.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Toronto) |
GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 0 |
Technology | ||
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 8 |
-- | Shader | 512 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Toronto) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | No |
No | Codec VC-1 | No |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX, while the AMD Opteron X3421 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | Characteristic | AMD Opteron X3421 |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | DDR4-2400 |
Max. Memory | ||
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
93.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
64.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
64 | PCIe lanes | 8 |
63.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 7.9 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has a TDP of 250 W. The TDP of the AMD Opteron X3421 is 15 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 Opteron X3421 |
250 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 35 W |
-- | TDP down | 12 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has 76.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 12 nm. The cache of AMD Opteron X3421 is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 28 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | Characteristic | AMD Opteron X3421 |
12 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Unknown |
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 |
TR4 (SP3r2) | Socket | FP4 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V, AMD-Vt |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q3/2018 | Release date | Q2/2015 |
1299 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Opteron X3421
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Opteron X3421
4C 4T @ 2.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Opteron X3421
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Opteron X3421
4C 4T @ 2.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Opteron X3421
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Opteron X3421
4C 4T @ 2.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD Opteron X3421
AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Toronto) @ 0.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Opteron X3421
4C 4T @ 2.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Opteron X3421
4C 4T @ 2.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Opteron X3421
4C 4T @ 2.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Opteron X3421
4C 4T @ 2.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Opteron X3421
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
24C 48T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Opteron X3421
4C 4T @ 2.10 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | AMD Opteron X3421 |
Unknown | Unknown |