CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Key Findings

  • The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 60.5%
  • Multi-threaded performance is comparable among all CPUs
  • The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has the highest core count with 32 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X

Desktop
Release Date
Q3 2022
Market Position
73rd fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs45th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs16th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2019
Market Position
72nd fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs709th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs15th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

7950X
4,276
3970X
2,665

Multi-Thread Performance

7950X
62,703
3970X
63,136

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

💻CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
7950X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
3970X
🔄Other Names
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 16-Core Processor
7950X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 32-Core Processor
3970X
⚡Base Clock
4.5 GHz
7950X
3.7 GHz
3970X
🚀Turbo Clock
5.7 GHz
7950X
4.5 GHz
3970X
💻Cores/Threads
16 Threads: 32
7950X
32 Threads: 64
3970X
🔌Socket
AM5
7950X
sTRX4
3970X
⚡TDP
170 W
7950X
280 W
3970X
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 16 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 16 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 16 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB
7950X
L1 Instruction Cache: 32 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 32 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 32 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 128 MB
3970X

The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X drawing more power under load (280W vs 170W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.