AMD Threadripper 2970WX vs AMD Threadripper 3960X
A side-by-side spec comparison of the AMD Threadripper 2970WX and the AMD Threadripper 3960X. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 280W |
| Cores | 24 | 24 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB | 128 MB |
| Threads | 24 | 24 |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Zen+ | Zen 2 |
| Integrated Graphics | None | None |
Winner: AMD Threadripper 3960X — driven by Boost Clock (4.5 GHz), L3 Cache (128 MB), Base Clock (3.8 GHz)
AMD Threadripper 2970WX
1
performance point
AMD Threadripper 3960X
6
performance points
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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