AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
77.8Single-core84.9
75.2Multi-core100
94.4Gamingspec-based92.5
3 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X wins this desktop processor face-off, 93.6 to 80.8, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+25) and single-core (+7). AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
- 66% lower Base TDP: 120 W vs 350 W
- 10% higher Base clock: 4.4 GHz vs 4 GHz
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $2,499
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
- Stronger single-core score: 85 vs 78
- Stronger multi-core score: 100 vs 75
- 700% higher Max memory: 1,024 GB vs 128 GB
- 167% higher cores: 32 vs 12
- 167% higher threads: 64 vs 24
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM5 | sTR5 |
| Process | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Base TDP | 120 W+66% | 350 W |
| Max turbo power | 162 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 32+167% |
| Performance cores | 12 | — |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | — |
| Threads | 24 | 64+167% |
| Base clock | 4.4 GHz+10% | 4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz+6% | 5.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 32 MB+167% |
| L3 cache | 128 MB | 128 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 1,024 GB+700% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 4+100% |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28 | 48+71% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,020Top 19% | 3,068+2%Top 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,128Top 20% | 25,135+39%Top 2% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,908Top 32% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 26,747Top 21% | 65,710+146%Top 3% |
| PassMark | 50,198Top 13% | 99,238+98%Top 2% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,118Top 26% | 4,173+1%Top 23% |
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