AMD Ryzen 9 7900 vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
78.6Single-core36.5
70.5Multi-core94.8
83.3Gamingspec-based87.5
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 79009 spec wins — AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 76.1 against 75.5 for AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 9 7900 edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 7900
- Stronger single-core score: 79 vs 37
- 77% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 280 W
- 55% higher PassMark (single thread): 4,121 vs 2,656
- 29% lower process: 5 nm vs 7 nm
- 25% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 4
- Lower launch price: $429 vs $1,999
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
- Stronger multi-core score: 95 vs 71
- 167% higher cores: 32 vs 12
- 167% higher Performance cores: 32 vs 12
- 167% higher threads: 64 vs 24
- 129% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 64 vs 28
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2019 |
| Socket | AM5 | sTRX4 |
| Process | 5 nm+29% | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+77% | 280 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 32+167% |
| Performance cores | 12 | 32+167% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 24 | 64+167% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz+20% | 4.5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 16 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB | 128 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 4+100% |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+25% | 4 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | 64+129% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,990Top 37% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,725Bottom 46% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,966Top 30% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,776Top 22% | — |
| PassMark | 48,013Top 15% | 62,879+31%Top 5% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,121+55%Top 25% | 2,656Bottom 28% |
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