Ryzen Threadripper 3970XvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X
The Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is a high-core-count workstation CPU for heavy multitasking and content creation, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is the newer, faster version for professionals who need top-tier single-threaded responsiveness.
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
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
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X wins overall thanks to its much faster architecture and higher boost speeds.
For budget buyers, the Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is the smarter pick if you can find it cheaply, offering similar core counts.
The older Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is the right choice when you need compatibility with existing TR4 motherboards and don't require the newest features.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 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 38 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen Threadripper 3970X in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Ryzen Threadripper 3970X?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 58% 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 Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. 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.