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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has 32 cores with 64 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. Up to 2048 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X was released in Q4/2019. The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.60 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF was released in Q4/2019. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (86) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 2000 (9) |
3 | Generation | 2 |
Castle Peak (Zen 2) | Architecture | Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is a 32 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.70 GHz (4.50 GHz). The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF has 6 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.20 GHz (3.60 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF |
32 | Cores | 6 |
64 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.70 GHz | Frequency | 3.20 GHz |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.60 GHz |
3.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.40 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X supports a maximum of 2048 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF can connect up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
2048 GB | Max. Memory | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
16.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
128.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
64 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
126.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 19.7 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has a TDP of 280 W, that of the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF is 65 W. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF |
280 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has a 144.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF cache has a total of 16.00 MB. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF |
7 nm | Technology | 12 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 |
TRX4 (sTRX4) | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2019 | Release date | Q4/2019 |
1969 $ | Release price | 210 $ |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF |
Unknown | Asus ROG GL702ZC-GC174T |