AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 32 core processor released in Q4/2023 with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X which has 12 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2018. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 (3) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 (4) |
5 | Generation | 2 |
Storm Peak (Zen 4) | Architecture | Colfax (Zen+) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a 32 core processor with a clock frequency of 4.00 GHz (5.30 GHz). The processor can compute 64 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X clocks with 3.50 GHz (4.30 GHz), has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X |
32 | Cores | 12 |
64 | Threads | 24 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
4.00 GHz | Frequency | 3.50 GHz |
5.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.30 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.60 GHz |
Memory & PCIeUp to 1024 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 93.8 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X |
DDR5-5200 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
1024 GB | Max. Memory | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
166.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 93.8 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
32.00 MB | L2 Cache | 6.00 MB |
128.00 MB | L3 Cache | 32.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
48 | PCIe lanes | 64 |
189.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 63.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has a TDP of 350 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is 180 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X |
350 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 180 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has 160.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 5 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is at 38.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 12 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X |
5 nm | Technology | 12 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4A, SSE4.2, SSSE3, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
sTR5 | Socket | TR4 (SP3r2) |
AMD-V | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q3/2018 |
2990 $ | Release price | 649 $ |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 5.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C 64T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
65,269 CB R23 MC @ 348 W |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
3.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X |
Unknown | Unknown |