Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

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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 3970X based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

6,719 Rank: 92
Rank Name Score Visual
88 Xeon W-3175X 6,733
+0.2%
89 Xeon w5-3435X 6,733
+0.2%
90 Xeon w7-3445 6,730
+0.2%
91 Ryzen 7 8700F 6,724
+0.1%
92 Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 6,719
93 Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 6,716
+-0%
94 Xeon W-3375 6,702
-0.3%
95 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 6,698
-0.3%
96 Core i5-13500 6,687
-0.5%
97 Core i9-9980XE 6,661
-0.9%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Ryzen Threadripper 3970X based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

7,645 Rank: 52
Rank Name Score Visual
48 Xeon w7-3465X 7,700
+0.7%
49 Core i9-9990XE 7,662
+0.2%
50 Ryzen 9 9900X 7,658
+0.2%
51 Ryzen AI Max+ 395 7,658
+0.2%
52 Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 7,645
53 Ryzen 9 7945HX3D 7,641
-0.1%
54 Core i9-7980XE 7,633
-0.2%
55 EPYC 7451 7,621
-0.3%
56 Core i9-10980XE 7,604
-0.5%
57 Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 7,592
-0.7%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Ryzen Threadripper 3970X based on single-threaded benchmark results.

6,102 Rank: 235
Rank Name Score Visual
231 Core i9-10900F 6,113
+0.2%
232 Core i3-9350KF 6,112
+0.2%
233 Core i9-9900T 6,106
+0.1%
234 Ryzen 7 6800H 6,105
+0%
235 Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 6,102
236 AMD Ryzen 3 1200 6,093
-0.1%
237 Core i9-7940X 6,089
-0.2%
238 Core i5-8600K 6,088
-0.2%
239 Ryzen 5 5600G 6,087
-0.2%
240 Ryzen 9 5900HX 6,087
-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 3970X based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

7,171 Rank: 36
Rank Name Score Visual
32 Core Ultra 7 265KF 7,244
+1%
33 Core Ultra 9 275HX 7,223
+0.7%
34 Ryzen 9 7950X3D 7,204
+0.5%
35 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX 7,194
+0.3%
36 Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 7,171
37 Ryzen 9 9900X3D 7,139
-0.4%
38 Ryzen 9 9950X 7,131
-0.6%
39 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX 7,080
-1.3%
40 Ryzen 9 7945HX3D 7,002
-2.4%
41 Xeon Gold 6442Y 6,999
-2.4%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Ryzen Threadripper 3970X based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

8,185 Rank: 24
Rank Name Score Visual
20 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX 8,433
+3%
21 Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 8,335
+1.8%
22 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX 8,300
+1.4%
23 EPYC 7552 8,259
+0.9%
24 Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 8,185
25 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX 8,068
-1.4%
26 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX 7,610
-7%
27 EPYC 7502P 7,470
-8.7%
28 Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 7,320
-10.6%
29 EPYC 7F72 7,299
-10.8%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Ryzen Threadripper 3970X based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

7,013 Rank: 39
Rank Name Score Visual
35 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX 7,238
+3.2%
36 EPYC 7F52 7,135
+1.7%
37 Xeon Gold 6430 7,074
+0.9%
38 Core Ultra 9 285K 7,020
+0.1%
39 Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 7,013
40 Ryzen 9 9950X 6,999
-0.2%
41 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX 6,948
-0.9%
42 Ryzen 9 7945HX3D 6,934
-1.1%
43 Xeon w7-3455 6,918
-1.4%
44 EPYC 7502P 6,894
-1.7%

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Ryzen Threadripper 3970X Details

The Ryzen Threadripper 3970X stands as a powerhouse in the high-end desktop market, delivering exceptional performance in multi-threaded workloads. With a multicore score of 7645, it ranks #52 out of 2060 processors, placing it just behind the Ryzen 9 9900X and ahead of the Ryzen 9 7945HX3D. Its single-core performance, scoring 6102 and ranking #235, shows it holds its own against modern mainstream CPUs, though it trails behind newer high-frequency designs like the Core i9-14900KS and Ryzen 9 9950X3D. Overall, it sits at #92 in the ranking with a score of 6719, reflecting its strong balance between core count and per-core efficiency.

Released in November 2019, the Threadripper 3970X is built on AMD’s Zen 2 microarchitecture, fabricated on a 7 nm process by TSMC. It features 32 cores and 64 threads, enabled by Simultaneous Multithreading, and operates at a base frequency of 3.7 GHz with a boost up to 4.5 GHz. The chip is designed for professional and content creation workloads, supported by a 280 W TDP, which demands robust cooling solutions. It uses the FCLGA-4094 socket, compatible with TRX40 chipsets, and supports up to 256 GB of DDR4-3200 memory across four channels, with a peak memory bandwidth of 95.37 GB/s.

The processor includes a robust cache hierarchy: 1 MiB of L1 cache (split into 512 KiB for instructions and 512 KiB for data), 16 MiB of L2 cache, and a massive 128 MiB of L3 cache. It supports advanced technologies such as AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and AMD-V, making it suitable for compute-intensive applications, virtualization, and encryption. While it lacks integrated graphics, it provides full PCIe 4.0 support with 64 lanes, enabling high-speed storage and GPU connectivity.

Despite being over four years old, the 3970X remains competitive in multi-threaded benchmarks. It outperforms most desktop CPUs in tasks like rendering, encoding, and scientific simulations, though it falls behind in single-threaded performance due to its older architecture and higher power draw. Its position among the top 50 multicore performers, just ahead of the 3960X and behind the 7980X, underscores its relevance in high-end professional systems. As of March 2026, it remains a viable option for users requiring extreme multi-core throughput and high memory bandwidth, though newer Threadripper models offer superior efficiency and performance.
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Family: Ryzen
Series: 3900
Model Number: 3970X
Cores: 32
Threads: 64
Base Frequency: 3700 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 37x (unlocked)
Microarchitecture: Zen 2
Core Name: Castle
Socket: Socket sTRX4 and LGA-4094
Package: FCLGA-4094
Chipset: TRX40
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 280 W
Release Price: $1,999.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 2048 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 1024 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 1024 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 16 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 128 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-3200
Memory Channels: 4
Maximum Bandwidth: 95.37 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 4.0
PCIe Lanes: 64
PCIe Configuration: 3x16+4x4

Physical Specifications

Process: 7 nm
Die Area: 74 mm²
Transistor Count: 23.54 billion
Manufacturer: TSMC and 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 HT TBT 2.0 EIST SST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT MPX Secure Key SMEP IPT SSE4a SHA AMD-Vi AMD-V TSME SenseMI Boost 2 AVX-512 AVX512F AVX512CD AVX512BW AVX512DQ AVX512VL TSX VMD SMT XFR 2
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