Ryzen 7 PRO 3700vsRyzen Threadripper 7970X
The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is a balanced, power-efficient workhorse for professional desktops, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a massive multi-core beast built for extreme workstation tasks.
Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
Matisse · 7 nm · 2019
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Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023
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Overall Performance Score
A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.
Side-by-Side Specs
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Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X wins overall for its vastly higher core count and faster boost speeds, making it the clear choice for heavy multi-threaded workloads.
The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is the smarter pick for budget buyers who need solid everyday performance without the high cost and power draw of the Threadripper.
The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is the right choice in a quiet office desktop where low power consumption and standard motherboard compatibility matter more than extreme processing power.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (60 vs 14 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 329% faster than the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.