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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X or Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ - 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.10 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ was released in Q3/2020. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865/870 (3) |
3 | Generation | 7 |
Castle Peak (Zen 2) | Architecture | Kryo 585 |
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.10 GHz. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ |
32 | Cores | 8 |
64 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.70 GHz (4.50 GHz) | A-Core | 3.10 GHz 1x Kryo 585 Prime |
-- | B-Core | 2.42 GHz 3x Kryo 585 Gold |
-- | C-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 585 Silver |
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 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 698 @ 15 TOPS |
-- | 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 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
GPU frequency | 0.25 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.67 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 6 |
Technology | 7 nm | |
Max. displays | 1 | |
-- | Compute units | 2 |
-- | Shader | 512 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | DirectX Version | 12.0 |
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 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
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 / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ can connect up to 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR5-5500, LPDDR4X-4266 |
2048 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 44.0 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
16.00 MB | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
128.00 MB | L3 Cache | 3.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
64 | PCIe lanes | -- |
126.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ is 10 W. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ |
280 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 10 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has a 144.00 MB cache, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ cache has a total of 5.00 MB. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ |
7 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | -- |
TRX4 (sTRX4) | Socket | -- |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q4/2019 | Release date | Q3/2020 |
1969 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
Qualcomm Adreno 650 @ 0.67 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
8C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ |
Unknown | Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 T870 Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 T875 ASUS ZenFone 7 Pro Samsung Galaxy Z Fold |