AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X CPU (2019)
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is a 32-core, 64-thread enthusiast-oriented 3rd-gen Threadripper CPU based on AMD's Zen 2 architecture. The 3970X combines the I/O die with eight Core Complex Dies (CCDs, each with 4 cores) while retaining comparable clocks with Ryzen 9 processors.
True to a Threadripper, the 3970X offers 64 lanes of PCI Express lanes, making multi-GPU, multi-NVMe setup (think RAID) uncompromised in performance. Unique to the Threadripper family amongst consumer desktop processors, the 3970X supports quad channel DDR4 up to 3200MHz.
Like normal Ryzen processors based on the Zen 2 architecture, the 3970X comes with 64KB per core of L1 cache, 512KB per core of L2 cache, and 16MB per CCD of L3 cache. It is manufactured on TSMC's 7nm process and is designed for a TDP of 280W.
The two other Threadripper processors in this series are the 24-core 3960X and the range-topping 64-core 3990X.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 92% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- 32 cores
- Up to 4.5GHz boost clock
- 146MB of total cache
- 4-channel memory
- Unlocked for overclocking
Cons
What external reviewers found***
External score 78% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Gorgeous design
- Comfortable to use
- Supports PCIe 4.0
- Top-notch performance for content creation and gaming
- Competitive pricing
- Higher power efficiency than previous-gen Threadripper models
Cons
- Not backward compatible with X399 boards
- Only 16GB of RAM
- Overkill as a gaming processor
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Specifications
Connectivity
CPU Socket
STRX4
PCI Express
64 lanes of PCIe 4.0
Construction
Form Factor
Desktop microprocessor
Lithography
7nm CCD / 14nm IO
Platform
AMD Zen 2 Core Architecture
Function
Operating Temperature
Max 95 °C
Overclockable
Yes
Processor | Cores
32 Cores
Processor | Threads
64 Threads
Performance
Cache
L1: 1 MB data + 1 MB instructions | L2: 16 MB | L3: 128 MB
Frequency
Base Clock: 3.7 GHz | Max Boost Clock: 4.5 GHz
Memory | Type
Quad channel DDR4, up to 3200MHz
Power Consumption
280 W TDP
Production
Debut
2019-11-25
Model Name
100-100000011WOF
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pcmag[1]
Reviewer score 80%Ryzen Threadripper 3970X takes gaming and its gaming results to the max. You won't find a faster consumer-accessible processor in the world for $1,999. The jump to the Zen 2 7nm chiplet-based architecture has yielded huge improvements for this generation of Threadrippers.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Top-notch performance for content creation and gaming
- Gorgeous design
- Comfortable to use
Cons
- Overkill as a gaming processor
- Only 16GB of RAM
tomshardware[2]
Reviewer score 75% Threadripper 3000 comes packing AMD's Zen 2 microarchitecture that brings a notable IPC improvement. AMD spreads the design across four eight-core 'core chiplet die' (CCD), as opposed to two with the mainstream chips. AMD ties the compute chiplets together via the Infinity Fabric to a large central 12nm I/O die that houses two 32x PCIe Gen4 controllers and two dual-channel DDR4 memory controllers.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Higher power efficiency than previous-gen Threadripper models
- Supports PCIe 4.0
- Competitive pricing
Cons
- Not backward compatible with X399 boards
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References
- ^ AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/amd-ryzen-threadripper-3970x. 2019-11-25. Retrieved 2021-04-11.
- ^ AMD Threadripper 3970X and 3960X Review: High-End Domination. [tomshardware]. https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/amd-threadripper-3970x-review. 2019-12-20. Retrieved 2021-04-11.
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