Processors comparison
AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ 7970X 32-core Processor vs Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
Specs, platform, power, size and UK prices side by side. Every value comes from the product listing; anything we don't hold is marked unknown.
Key differences
- Both use the sTR5 socket. Check a motherboard's CPU support list before swapping one for the other; older boards can need a BIOS update.
- The Ryzen Threadripper 9970X boosts to 5.4 GHz, 0.1 GHz higher than the AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ 7970X 32-core Processor.
Performance
We don't have measured benchmark results for these parts yet, and we don't publish estimated scores. Specs like core count, clock speed and video memory are a guide, not a measure of speed in games or apps.
Specifications
| Specification | AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ 7970X 32-core Processor | Ryzen Threadripper 9970X |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | ||
| SocketDecides which motherboards the processor fits. | sTR5 | sTR5 |
| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Architecture | Zen 4 | Unknown |
| Series | AMD Ryzen Threadripper | AMD Ryzen Threadripper |
| Cores and clocks | ||
| Cores | 32 | 32 |
| Threads | 64 | 64 |
| Max boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.4 GHzHigher |
| Power and cooling | ||
| Rated TDPThe maker's thermal design rating, not measured power draw. | 350 W | 350 W |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Integrated graphicsWithout it you need a graphics card to get a picture. | No | No |
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