AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | AMD Ryzen 7 7840H | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X or AMD Ryzen 7 7840H - 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 7 7840H has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.10 GHz. The CPU supports up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840H was released in Q1/2023. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | AMD Ryzen 7 (70) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 7040 (21) |
3 | Generation | 6 |
Castle Peak (Zen 2) | Architecture | Phoenix (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
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 7 7840H has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.80 GHz (5.10 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 7840H |
32 | Cores | 8 |
64 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.70 GHz | Frequency | 3.80 GHz |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.10 GHz |
3.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.25 GHz |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 7840H |
-- | AI hardware | AMD Ryzen™ AI |
-- | AI specifications | AMD dedicated AI XDNA Technology |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon 780M |
GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 2.70 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 3 |
Technology | 4 nm | |
Max. displays | 4 | |
-- | Compute units | 12 |
-- | Shader | 768 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | AMD FSR |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 32 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 780M |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X supports a maximum of 2048 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840H can connect up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 7840H |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR5-4800, DDR5-5600, LPDDR5-6400, LPDDR5X-7500 |
2048 GB | Max. Memory | 256 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 120.0 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
16.00 MB | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
128.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
64 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
126.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 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 7 7840H is 54 W. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 7840H |
280 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 54 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 60 W |
-- | TDP down | 35 W |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has a 144.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H cache has a total of 24.00 MB. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 7840H |
7 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
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,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 |
TRX4 (sTRX4) | Socket | FP8 |
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 | Q1/2023 |
1969 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840H
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840H
8C 16T @ 4.25 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840H
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840H
8C 16T @ 4.25 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840H
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840H
8C 16T @ 4.25 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840H
8C 16T @ 4.25 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840H
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840H
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840H
8C 16T @ 4.25 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840H
AMD Radeon 780M @ 2.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840H
8C 16T @ 4.25 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840H
8C 16T @ 4.25 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840H
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840H
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840H
8C 16T @ 4.25 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840H
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | AMD Ryzen 7 7840H |
Unknown | Unknown |