CPU Showdown

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700vsRyzen Threadripper 9970X

The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is a balanced, efficient 8-core processor for professional workstations and business desktops, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a 32-core monster built for creators and engineers who need extreme multi-threaded performance.

AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
8C / 16T · 65W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
32C / 64T · 350W
AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700

Matisse · 7 nm · 2019

14score
4.4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
TDP
65W
Boost Clock
4.4 GHz
L3 Cache
32 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025

64score
4.4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
32 / 64
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.4 GHz
L3 Cache
128 MB

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Aggregate Performance

Overall Performance Score

A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
14
Ryzen Threadripper 9970XWinner
64
Ryzen Threadripper 9970X leads by 357.1% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#183Core i9-11900KB14
#184Ryzen 7 PRO 370014
#185Core i5-13500T13
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.

SpecsRyzen 7 PRO 3700Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
Cores
Total Cores832
Threads1664
Base Clock3.6 GHz4.0 GHz
Boost Clock4.4 GHz5.4 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache4 MB32 MB
L3 Cache32 MB128 MB
Platform
SocketAM4sTR5
PCIePCIe 4.0PCIe 5.0
Power
Base TDP65W350W
General
Process7 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 9970X wins overall for users needing extreme multi-core muscle, far outclassing the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is the smarter pick, offering solid performance at a low power draw.

When the other wins

The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is the right choice in a compact office PC where low heat and noise matter more than raw power.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?

Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (64 vs 14 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 357% 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 9970X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. 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.