Follow us
Share link
Submit benchmark
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
Last updated:
Summary
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X are high-end processors for workstations, providing extreme multi-core performance for 3D rendering, video editing, and scientific simulations.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X uses Storm Peak (Zen 4), manufactured using the 5 nm process. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is based on Shimada Peak (Zen 5), manufactured using the 4 nm process. Both offer 32 cores, 64 threads, PCIe 5.0, 32 MB L2, and 128 MB L3 cache.
The 7970X has 166 GB/s, while the 9970X has 190 GB/s memory bandwidth. In benchmarks, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X shows higher single-core and significantly superior multi-core performance compared to the 7970X, thanks to Zen 5 improvements. Neither workstation processor is primarily optimized for gaming.
Both CPUs have a high Thermal Design Power (TDP), which reflects their performance and requires efficient cooling solutions. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X will be more expensive, which could make the 7970X a better price/performance ratio for demanding multi-core requirements. For maximum performance, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is the optimal choice.
Those looking for strong workstation performance at a more affordable entry point will find the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X to be a very capable alternative.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X uses Storm Peak (Zen 4), manufactured using the 5 nm process. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is based on Shimada Peak (Zen 5), manufactured using the 4 nm process. Both offer 32 cores, 64 threads, PCIe 5.0, 32 MB L2, and 128 MB L3 cache.
The 7970X has 166 GB/s, while the 9970X has 190 GB/s memory bandwidth. In benchmarks, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X shows higher single-core and significantly superior multi-core performance compared to the 7970X, thanks to Zen 5 improvements. Neither workstation processor is primarily optimized for gaming.
Both CPUs have a high Thermal Design Power (TDP), which reflects their performance and requires efficient cooling solutions. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X will be more expensive, which could make the 7970X a better price/performance ratio for demanding multi-core requirements. For maximum performance, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is the optimal choice.
Those looking for strong workstation performance at a more affordable entry point will find the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X to be a very capable alternative.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
- Zen 4 Architecture (Storm Peak)
- 32 Cores and 64 Threads
- Solid Multi-Core Performance
- Potentially Good Price/Performance Ratio
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
- Zen 5 Architecture (Shimada Peak)
- 32 Cores and 64 Threads
- Superior Single and Multi-Core Performance
- Higher Memory Bandwidth
Benchmarks
Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks
Single-core performance
Multi-core performance
Cinebench 2024 Single-Core
Single-core performance
32C / 64T · 5.40 GHz
32C / 64T · 5.30 GHz
Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
32C / 64T · 5.40 GHz
32C / 64T · 5.30 GHz
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance
32C / 64T · 5.40 GHz
32C / 64T · 5.30 GHz
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
32C / 64T · 4.00 GHz
32C / 64T · 4.80 GHz
More benchmarks
Cinebench 2026 (ST)
218 entries
218 entries
Cinebench 2026 (MC)
219 entries
219 entries
Cinebench 2024 (SC)
427 entries
427 entries
Cinebench 2024 (MC)
422 entries
422 entries
Cinebench R23 (SC)
690 entries
690 entries
Cinebench R23 (MC)
665 entries
665 entries
Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,989 entries
1,989 entries
Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,927 entries
1,927 entries
Cinebench R20 (SC)
666 entries
666 entries
Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,512 entries
2,512 entries
Cinebench R20 (MC)
615 entries
615 entries
Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,483 entries
2,483 entries
CPU performance per watt (efficiency)
140 entries
140 entries
Specifications
At a glance
|
Wischen
|
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
|---|---|---|
| Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (16) | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (16) |
| CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9000 (3) | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 (3) |
| Architecture | Shimada Peak (Zen 5) | Storm Peak (Zen 4) |
| Technology | 4 nm | 5 nm |
| Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Socket | TRX50 | sTR5 |
| Predecessor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X | |
| Successor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
|
Wischen
|
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Cores / Threads | 32 / 64 | 32 / 64 |
| Hyperthreading / SMT | ✓ | ✓ |
| Core architecture | normal | normal |
| Cores: | 32x Zen 5 | 32x Zen 4 |
| Frequency: | 4.00 GHz | 4.00 GHz |
| Turbo (1 Core): | 5.40 GHz | 5.30 GHz |
| Turbo (All Cores): | 4.80 GHz | |
| L2-Cache | 32.00 MB | 32.00 MB |
| L3-Cache | 128.00 MB | 128.00 MB |
| Overclocking | ✓ | ✓ |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)
|
Wischen
|
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
|---|---|---|
| GPU name | no iGPU | no iGPU |
| GPU frequency | ||
| CUs / Shader | / | / |
| Raytracing | ✗ | ✗ |
| Max. displays | ||
| Max. GPU Memory | ||
| Technology | ||
| Release date |
NPU AI performance
|
Wischen
|
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
|---|---|---|
| AI hardware | ||
| AI specifications | ||
| NPU + CPU + iGPU |
Memory & PCIe
|
Wischen
|
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | DDR5-6400 (190.2 GB/s) | DDR5-5200 (166.4 GB/s) |
| Max. Memory | 1024 GB | 1024 GB |
| Memory channels | 4 | 4 |
| ECC | Yes | Yes |
| PCIe | 5.0 x 88 | 5.0 x 48 |
| PCIe Bandwidth | 346.5 GB/s | 189.0 GB/s |
Thermal Management
|
Wischen
|
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 350 W | 350 W |
| TDP (PL2) | ||
| TDP up | ||
| TDP down | ||
| T. junction max. | 95 °C | 95 °C |
Technical details
|
Wischen
|
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
|---|---|---|
| Chip design | Chiplet | Chiplet |
| AES-NI | ✓ | ✓ |
| Operating systems | Windows 11, Linux | Windows 11, Linux |
| Instruction set | x86-64 (64 bit) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions | SSE4A, SSE4.2, SSSE3, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3 | SSE4A, SSE4.2, SSSE3, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3 |
| Release date | Q3/2025 | Q4/2023 |
| Release price | 2990 $ | |
| Documents | Technical data sheet | Technical data sheet |
User Reviews
Your rating
Here you can rate one or both of the processors. The average rating of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is 1.8 stars (30 ratings), while AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has received 1.6 stars (62 ratings).
Click on the stars to rate one or both processors.
Most popular CPUs in both categories
1
Apple M3 Ultra (28-CPU 60-GPU)
28C / 28T · 4.06 GHz
2
Apple M3 Ultra (32-CPU 80-GPU)
32C / 32T · 4.06 GHz
3
Intel Celeron 450
1C / 1T · 0.00 GHz
4
Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
24C / 24T · 5.50 GHz
5
Intel Core i5-13600KF
14C / 20T · 5.10 GHz
6
AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT
8C / 16T · 4.80 GHz
7
Intel Xeon E5-2680 v4
14C / 28T · 3.30 GHz
8
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
32C / 64T · 5.40 GHz
9
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
32C / 64T · 5.30 GHz
Popular Comparisons
