Ryzen Threadripper 3970XvsRyzen Threadripper 7980X
The Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is a 32-core workhorse for professionals who need solid multi-threaded performance without breaking the bank, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a 64-core monster for those who demand the absolute highest throughput in rendering and simulation.
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Matisse · 7 nm · 2019
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Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
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 7980X dominates overall with double the cores and much faster performance for heavy workloads.
For budget/value buyers, the Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is the smarter pick if you need strong multi-threading without paying top dollar.
The Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is the right choice when your tasks don't need the extreme core count of the 7980X.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen Threadripper 3970X better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (82 vs 38 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen Threadripper 3970X in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Ryzen Threadripper 3970X?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 116% 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 7980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. 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.