AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
73.9Single-core84.9
100Multi-core100
92.5Gamingspec-based92.5
1 spec wins — AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X wins this desktop processor face-off, 93.6 to 90.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+11). AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 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 Threadripper 7960X
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $2,499
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
- Stronger single-core score: 85 vs 74
- 33% higher cores: 32 vs 24
- 33% higher threads: 64 vs 48
- 33% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 24 MB
- 19% higher PassMark: 99,238 vs 83,408
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2023 |
| Socket | sTR5 | sTR5 |
| Process | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Base TDP | 350 W | 350 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24 | 32+33% |
| Threads | 48 | 64+33% |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+5% | 4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 24 MB | 32 MB+33% |
| L3 cache | 128 MB | 128 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max memory | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Memory channels | 4 | 4 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 48 | 48 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,068Top 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 25,135Top 2% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 65,710Top 3% |
| PassMark | 83,408Top 2% | 99,238+19%Top 2% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,125Top 25% | 4,173+1%Top 23% |
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