Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

6,651 Rank: 98
Rank Name Score Visual
94 Xeon W-3375 6,702
+0.8%
95 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 6,698
+0.7%
96 Core i5-13500 6,687
+0.5%
97 Core i9-9980XE 6,661
+0.2%
98 Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 6,651
99 Ryzen AI 9 365 6,645
-0.1%
100 Xeon w7-3455 6,640
-0.2%
101 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX 6,617
-0.5%
102 EPYC 7702 6,615
-0.5%
103 Core i9-12900T 6,615
-0.5%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

7,592 Rank: 57
Rank Name Score Visual
53 Ryzen 9 7945HX3D 7,641
+0.6%
54 Core i9-7980XE 7,633
+0.5%
55 EPYC 7451 7,621
+0.4%
56 Core i9-10980XE 7,604
+0.2%
57 Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 7,592
58 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX 7,560
-0.4%
59 Xeon w7-2475X 7,539
-0.7%
60 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX 7,535
-0.8%
61 Xeon w7-2495X 7,532
-0.8%
62 Core Ultra 9 275HX 7,526
-0.9%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX based on single-threaded benchmark results.

6,023 Rank: 260
Rank Name Score Visual
256 Core i7-10700F 6,034
+0.2%
257 Core i9-9820X 6,032
+0.1%
258 Core i5-10600KF 6,028
+0.1%
259 Core i7-10700K 6,027
+0.1%
260 Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 6,023
261 Core i9-9980HK 6,020
+-0%
262 AMD Ryzen 7 1700X 6,020
+-0%
263 Xeon E-2334 6,020
+-0%
264 Xeon W-3175X 6,019
-0.1%
265 Core i3-7300 6,012
-0.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,758 Rank: 131
Rank Name Score Visual
127 Core i5-13600K 5,814
+1%
128 Core i9-12900F 5,809
+0.9%
129 Xeon Gold 5416S 5,807
+0.9%
130 Core i9-12900 5,766
+0.1%
131 Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 5,758
132 Core Ultra 5 225H 5,749
-0.2%
133 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 5,715
-0.7%
134 Xeon Gold 6254 5,708
-0.9%
135 Ryzen 7 7700X 5,705
-0.9%
136 EPYC 7551 5,704
-0.9%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

6,517 Rank: 71
Rank Name Score Visual
67 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX 6,585
+1%
68 EPYC 7352 6,580
+1%
69 Xeon w7-2475X 6,563
+0.7%
70 Ryzen AI Max+ 395 6,535
+0.3%
71 Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 6,517
72 Ryzen 9 7900X 6,480
-0.6%
73 Ryzen 9 9900X3D 6,442
-1.2%
74 Xeon W-3275M 6,438
-1.2%
75 Ryzen 9 9900X 6,433
-1.3%
76 Ryzen 9 5950X 6,419
-1.5%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,296 Rank: 238
Rank Name Score Visual
234 Ryzen AI 7 350 5,315
+0.4%
235 Ryzen 7 5700X 5,313
+0.3%
236 Xeon Gold 5315Y 5,306
+0.2%
237 Xeon E5-2697 v4 5,298
+0%
238 Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 5,296
239 Xeon E5-2697A v4 5,295
+-0%
240 Xeon Silver 4310T 5,288
-0.2%
241 Xeon W-3225 5,287
-0.2%
242 Xeon Gold 5218 5,285
-0.2%
243 Xeon E5-2673 v4 5,279
-0.3%

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Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX Details

As of March 2026, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX remains a high-end desktop processor designed for demanding professional workloads, though its 2018 launch places it firmly in the older generation of high-core-count CPUs. Built on AMD's Zen+ architecture and fabricated at 12 nm by GlobalFoundries, the 2970WX delivers robust performance in multi-threaded environments, leveraging 24 cores and 48 threads via Simultaneous Multithreading. With a base frequency of 3.0 GHz and a turbo boost up to 4.2 GHz, it provides strong performance for content creation, rendering, and virtualization tasks.

The processor is packaged in the FCLGA-4094 socket and supports up to 2,097,152 MiB of DDR4-2933 memory across a quad-channel interface, delivering a memory bandwidth of 93.9 GB/s. It features a large cache hierarchy, including 0.75 MiB of L1 data cache, 1.5 MiB of L1 instruction cache, 12 MiB of L2 cache, and a substantial 64 MiB of L3 cache. Despite its high performance, the 2970WX has a 250 W TDP, requiring a robust cooling solution and power delivery.

In benchmark testing, the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX achieves an Overall Score of 6,651, ranking #98 out of 2,060 processors, with a Singlecore Score of 6,023 (#260) and a Multicore Score of 7,592 (#57). While its single-core performance is competitive with modern mainstream CPUs, its true strength lies in multi-threaded applications, where it outperforms many mid-tier and even some high-end consumer processors. The multicore score places it just behind the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and above several Xeon and Ryzen 9 models.

The processor supports a wide range of advanced instruction sets, including AVX, AVX2, SSE, and AES-NI, making it well-suited for scientific computing, media encoding, and machine learning workloads. It also includes AMD's Precision Boost 2 and Precision Boost Overdrive technologies for optimized performance under load. However, the absence of integrated graphics necessitates a discrete GPU, and the lack of ECC memory support limits its use in certain server environments.

While newer Ryzen Threadripper and EPYC processors have surpassed the 2970WX in both performance and efficiency, it still holds relevance for users with legacy systems or specific workloads that benefit from its core count and memory bandwidth. Its strong multicore performance and extensive PCIe 3.0 lane support make it a viable option for high-end workstation builds, particularly in industries where thread count is more critical than raw single-core speed.
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
Family: Ryzen
Series: Ryzen
Model Number: 2970WX
Cores: 24
Threads: 48
Base Frequency: 3000 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 30x (unlocked)
Microarchitecture: Zen+
Core Name: Colfax
Core Family: 23
Socket: Socket TR4 and LGA-4094
Package: FCLGA-4094
Chipset: Promontory
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 250 W
Release Price: $1,299.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 2304 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 1536 KiB (4-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 768 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 12 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 64 MiB (16-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2933
Memory Channels: 4
Maximum Memory: 2,048 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 87.42 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 60
PCIe Configuration: x16, x8, x4, x2

Physical Specifications

Process: 12 nm
Die Area: 213 mm²
Transistor Count: 19.20 billion
Manufacturer: GlobalFoundries
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX SMEP SSE4a SHA AMD-Vi AMD-V SenseMI Boost 2 SMT XFR 2 PBO
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