AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X vs AMD EPYC 75F3

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X – 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 3970X features 32 processor cores and has the capability to manage 64 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 3970X, you'll need a motherboard with a TRX4 (sTRX4) socket.
The AMD EPYC 75F3 features 32 processor cores and has the capability to manage 64 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 75F3, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 Group AMD EPYC 7003
3 Generation 3
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X Name AMD EPYC 75F3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Family AMD EPYC
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is 3.7 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 75F3 has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 75F3 is 2.95 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.7 GHz Frequency 2.95 GHz
32 CPU Cores 32
Yes Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
32x Cores 32x Zen 3
64 Threads 64
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD EPYC 75F3 does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Execution units --
-- Release date --
GPU name
-- Shaders --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Generation --
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
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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.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- VP9 --
-- VP8 --
-- VC-1 --
-- JPEG --
-- h264 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
-- AVC --
-- AV1 --
 
 

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 4.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200
102.4 GB/s Bandwidth 204.8 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
2.0 TB Max. Memory 4.0 TB
4 Memory channels 8
 
 

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.
None TDP down 225 W
280 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 280 W
95 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 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 75F3 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 256.0 MB cache.
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
7 nm Technology 7 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
-- Part Number --
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
Q4/2019 Release date Q1/2021
1969 $ Release price 4860 $
16.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
128.0 MB L3-Cache 256.0 MB
TRX4 (sTRX4) Socket SP3
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Castle Peak (Zen 2) Architecture Milan (Zen 3)
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD EPYC 75F3
32C 64T @ 2.95 GHz
68511
68511
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.7 GHz
63440
63440

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD EPYC 75F3
32C 64T @ 2.95 GHz
38501
38501
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.7 GHz
22727
22727

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD EPYC 75F3
32C 64T @ 2.95 GHz
18246
18246
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.7 GHz
14637
14637

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD EPYC 75F3
32C 64T @ 2.95 GHz
1804
1804
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.7 GHz
1724
1724

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD EPYC 75F3
32C 64T @ 2.95 GHz
1458
1458
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.7 GHz
1274
1274