CPU Showdown

Ryzen Threadripper 3970XvsEPYC 9755

The EPYC 9755 is a high-core-count server chip for massive parallel workloads and data centers, while the Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is a prosumer processor for content creation and heavy multitasking on a single workstation.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C / 64T · 280W
VS
AMD EPYC 9755
128C / 256T · 500W
AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Matisse · 7 nm · 2019

38score
4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
32 / 64
TDP
280W
Boost Clock
4.5 GHz
L3 Cache
128 MB

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AMD

EPYC 9755

Turin · 4 nm · 2024

100score
2.8/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
128 / 256
TDP
500W
Boost Clock
4.1 GHz
L3 Cache
512 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 Threadripper 3970X
38
EPYC 9755Winner
100
EPYC 9755 leads by 163.2% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#13Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D39
#14Ryzen Threadripper 3970X38
#15Ryzen 9 7950X3D37
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsRyzen Threadripper 3970XEPYC 9755
Cores
Total Cores32128
Threads64256
Base Clock3.7 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost Clock4.5 GHz4.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache16 MB128 MB
L3 Cache128 MB512 MB
Platform
SocketTR4SP5
MemoryDDR4DDR5
PCIePCIe 5.0
Power
Base TDP280W500W
General
ArchitectureMatisseTurin
Process7 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The EPYC 9755 dominates overall, offering far more cores and performance for heavy server workloads than the older Threadripper 3970X.

Best value

For budget buyers, the Threadripper 3970X is the smarter pick if you need high-end desktop power without the EPYC's extreme cost and power demands.

When the other wins

The Threadripper 3970X is the right choice for a workstation build where single-threaded speed and lower power use matter more than maximum core count.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen Threadripper 3970X better than the EPYC 9755?

Overall the EPYC 9755 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 38 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen Threadripper 3970X in most workloads.

How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Ryzen Threadripper 3970X?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 163% faster than the Ryzen Threadripper 3970X overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Ryzen Threadripper 3970X or the EPYC 9755?

If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 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.