AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X vs AMD EPYC 7F72

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X, you'll need a motherboard with a TRX4 (sTRX4) socket.
The AMD EPYC 7F72 features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 7F72, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X Name AMD EPYC 7F72
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Family AMD EPYC
3 Generation 2
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 Group AMD EPYC 7002
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD EPYC 7F72 has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7F72 is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.8 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
48 Threads 48
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
24 CPU Cores 24
24x Cores 24x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD EPYC 7F72 does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 2.0 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 8
2.0 TB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
102.4 GB/s Bandwidth 204.8 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 280 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 240 W watts.
95 °C Tjunction max --
280 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 240 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 128.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD EPYC 7F72 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 192.0 MB cache.
Q4/2019 Release date Q2/2020
-- Part Number --
12.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
Castle Peak (Zen 2) Architecture Rome (Zen 2)
7 nm Technology 7 nm
TRX4 (sTRX4) Socket SP3
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
1435 $ Release price 2450 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
128.0 MB L3-Cache 192.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
21436
21436
AMD EPYC 7F72
24C 48T @ 3.2 GHz
20479
20479

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
13875
13875
AMD EPYC 7F72
24C 48T @ 3.2 GHz
13674
13674

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
1684
1684
AMD EPYC 7F72
24C 48T @ 3.2 GHz
1454
1454

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
1274
1274
AMD EPYC 7F72
24C 48T @ 3.2 GHz
1175
1175

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
509
509
AMD EPYC 7F72
24C 48T @ 3.2 GHz
425
425