AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX: comparison

Comparison of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX: key differences and a full specification table.

Key differences

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has a higher base clock (3.8 GHz vs 3 GHz), a higher maximum clock (4.5 GHz vs 4.2 GHz), a larger L3 cache (128 MB vs 64 MB) and a finer process node (7 nm vs 12 nm).

At the same time, AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has a lower TDP (250 W vs 280 W).

Both processors match on: core count (24), thread count (48), memory channels (4).

These are specification values: they show differences between the models but do not determine a performance winner. For a specific workload, rely on independent benchmarks.

Key specifications

ParameterAMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960XAMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
Cores / threads 24 / 48 24 / 48
Max boost clock 4.5 GHz 4.2 GHz
L3 cache 128 MB 64 MB
TDP 280 W 250 W
Process 7 nm 12 nm
Integrated graphics Discrete Graphics Card Required Discrete Graphics Card Required

Full specification table

Differing values are highlighted. This is not a better/worse rating: numbers from different architectures are not always comparable.

Parameter AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
General
Codename Castle Peak Raven Ridge
Segment Boxed Processor Boxed Processor
Product line AMD Ryzen Threadripper Processors AMD Ryzen Threadripper Processors
Product family AMD Ryzen Processors AMD Ryzen Processors
Process 7 nm 12 nm
Launch date 11/25/2019 10/2018
Unlocked for overclocking Yes Yes
Operating system support Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit
CPU
Cores 24 24
Threads 48 48
Base clock 3.8 GHz 3 GHz
Max boost clock 4.5 GHz 4.2 GHz
L1 cache 1.5 MB 2.25 MB
L2 cache 12 MB 12 MB
L3 cache 128 MB 64 MB
TDP 280 W 250 W
Memory
Memory types DDR4 DDR4
Memory channels 4 4
Max memory speed 3.2 GHz 2.933 GHz
Graphics
Integrated graphics Discrete Graphics Card Required Discrete Graphics Card Required
Has integrated graphics No No
I/O and interfaces
PCI Express revision 4 3
Package and thermal
Sockets supported sTRX4 sTR4
TJUNCTION 95 °C 68 °C
Security and virtualization
Supported technologies AMD "Zen" Core Architecture, AMD Ryzen Master Utility AMD SenseMI Technology, AMD "Zen" Core Architecture, AMD Ryzen Master Utility
Identifiers
Product ID (OEM) 100-000000010 YD297XAZUHCAF
Product ID (Box) 100-100000010WOF YD297XAZAFWOF
Bundled cooler Not included Not included

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