Ryzen Threadripper 2920XvsRyzen Threadripper 9970X
The Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is a 12-core Zen+ chip for creators on a tighter budget, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a 32-core Shimada Peak monster built for heavy workstation loads.
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
ZEN+ · 12 nm · 2018
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Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025
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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
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 9970X wins overall with far more cores and faster performance for demanding workloads.
For budget buyers, the older Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is the smarter pick if you find it cheap and don't need the latest speed.
The Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is the right choice for a basic workstation on a tight budget where single-threaded tasks are fine.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 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 15 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 327% faster than the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X or the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. If the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 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.