Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

24 cores · 48 threads · up to 4.2 GHz on Socket TR4.

3.8 · 15 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

4.2 GHz

L3 cache

64 MB

TDP

250W

Socket

Socket TR4

Performance breakdown

Gaming19

Productivity20

Single-core18

Multi-core100

Power efficiency19

Lab scores

Performance score19

Cores24

Threads48

Boost clock (GHz)4.2 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p42 fps

1440p33 fps

4K23 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Zen+
Process node: 12 nm
Socket: Socket TR4
Release year: 2018
Total cores: 24
Threads: 48

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 3.0 GHz
Boost clock: 4.2 GHz
Multiplier: 30 (unlocked)
L1 cache: 2.25 KB
L2 cache: 12 MB
L3 cache: 64 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR4
Max capacity: 2 GB
Channels: 4
Max bandwidth: 93.867 GB/s
Base power (TDP): 250W
Launch price: $1299

Technologies

Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners love the insane multi-core grunt for heavy workstation tasks. The common gripe is the high power draw and the need for a pricey, exotic cooling setup to keep it in check.

Pros

Massive multi-core for heavy workloads
Solid performance for professional apps
Quad-channel memory speeds up tasks
Runs hot but handles high loads

Cons

Two separate memory controllers slow things down
Gets painfully hot under sustained load
Requires expensive TR4 motherboards

Verdict

Our verdict on the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

A workstation CPU with many cores but a design that forces slow cross-die memory access between its four core clusters.

Get it if you need more PCIe lanes than consumer chips offer and are building a workstation for heavily parallel tasks like rendering or virtual machines. Skip it if your work benefits from fast single-core performance, because this older chip lags behind newer CPUs in everyday tasks and gaming.