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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X review: 74 specs compared

Avg. price:~£1,630PassMark multi-core score:99296N. of physical cores:32CPU boost clock speed:5.3 GHzCPU socket:sTR5TDP (Thermal design power):350 W

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X Review: Compare 74 technical specifications and 20 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
8.3/10

Overall score

Score
8.3/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 98% of models
Score components

40%

8.9

Technical score

25%

8.6

Reviews score

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

★Better than 98% of processors
6.4

Value for money

Value for money
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

1.9

Price

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8.9

Technical score

Technical score
8.9/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

60%

9.6

Performance

18%

8.5

Architecture

10%

9.2

Memory & PCIe

7%

4.5

Power & Thermal

4%

9.1

Platform

1%

4.0

Integrated graphics

★Better than 99%
8.6

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.6/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 95% of models

80%

8.5

Average grade

20%

9.2

Popularity

Grades by review (20)
13 reviews: 7 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 7 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
★Better than 95%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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What reviewers say about the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Based on 10 · 8

Reviewers love its massive multi-core muscle and slam the steep cost, while platform, memory and power draw split opinion.
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Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Technical score
Technical score
8.9/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 100% of models
Score components:

60%

9.6

Performance

18%

8.5

Architecture

10%

9.2

Memory & PCIe

7%

4.5

Power & Thermal

4%

9.1

Platform

1%

4.0

Integrated graphics

8.9
Reviews score
8.6
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

1.9

Price

6.4
Processor type
workstation
This processor belongs to the workstation processor class, which is more advanced than that of 95.4% of processors and equal to that of 4.6% of processors.
CPU socket
sTR5
This processor uses the sTR5 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 93.6% of processors and equal to that of 1.3% of processors.
Chipset
TRX50
This processor supports TRX50 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 98.6% of processors and equal to that of 0.3% of processors.
CPU architecture
x86-64
This processor uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.8% of processors and equal to that of 98.2% of processors.
Instruction sets
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
This processor supports MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V instruction sets, which is broader support than 69.3% of processors and equal to that of 7.1% of processors.
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What reviewers say
N. of physical cores
32
Market range: <2 – >12
This processor has 32 CPU cores, which is more than 98.8% of processors and equal to 0.6% of processors.
CPU threads
64
Market range: <4 – >24
This processor offers 64 CPU threads, which is more than 98.9% of processors and equal to 0.5% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
5.3 GHz
Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
This processor reaches a boost clock of 5.3 GHz which is higher than that of 91.9% of processors and equal to that of 2.3% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
32x 4.0 GHz
This processor has a base clock of 32x4.0 GHz which is higher than that of 99.1% of processors and equal to that of 0.1% of processors.
PassMark multi-core score
99,296
Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
This processor scores 99,296 in PassMark, which is higher than 99.4% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
5 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
This processor uses a 5 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 83.5% of processors and equal to that of 3.2% of processors.
Foundry
TSMC 5 nm
This processor is built on the TSMC 5 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 83.1% of processors and equal to that of 3.2% of processors.
L3 cache
128 MB
Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
This processor has an L3 cache of 128 MB which is larger than that of 98% of processors and equal to that of 1.3% of processors.
L2 cache
32 MB
Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
This processor has an L2 cache of 32 MB which is larger than that of 96.1% of processors and equal to that of 2% of processors.
L1 cache
2048 KB
Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
This processor has an L1 cache of 2048 KB which is larger than that of 95.9% of processors and equal to that of 0.7% of processors.
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DDR memory version
DDR5
This processor supports DDR DDR5, which is newer than that of 64.2% of processors and equal to that of 12.8% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
5,200 MHz
Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
This processor supports memory speeds up to 5,200 MHz, which is higher than that of 70.6% of processors and equal to 6.6% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
DDR5-5200 MHz
This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR5-5200 MHz, which is higher than that of 71% of processors and equal to 5.6% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
8,000 MHz
This processor supports XMP/EXPO memory speeds up to 8,000 MHz, which is higher than that of 99.6% of processors and equal to 0.4% of processors.
Maximum memory capacity
1 GB
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This processor supports up to 1 TB of memory, which is more than 97.9% of processors and equal to 0.4% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
no
This processor does not include integrated graphics. 85.4% of processors offer this.
Integrated GPU model
N/A
Integrated GPU execution units
N/A
Integrated GPU base frequency
N/A
Integrated media encoders/decoders
N/A
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TDP (Thermal design power)
350 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a TDP of 350 W which is higher than that of 98.8% of processors and equal to that of 1.2% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
350 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a base power of 350 W which is higher than that of 98.8% of processors and equal to that of 1.3% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
?
Tau (power duration limit)
N/A
Configurable TDP
no
This processor does not support configurable TDP. 53.7% of processors offer this.
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated graphicsPower & Thermal
  • 8.66x higher PassMark score
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (99,296 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    99,296 vs 11,469
  • 4.52x higher multi-core score
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (23,558 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    23,558 vs 5,209
  • 26 more CPU cores
    This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (32 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    32 vs 6
  • 9.06x better multi-core performance
    This processor has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (25,421 vs 2,804.5). The average processor scores 2,804.5 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    25,421 vs 2,804.5
  • 28 more performance cores
    This processor has more performance cores than the average processor (32 vs 4). The average processor has 4 performance cores.
    32 vs 4
  • 63.1% better single-core performance
    This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,172 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
    4,172 vs 2,558
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Storm Peak vs Kaby Lake).
    Storm Peak vs Kaby Lake
  • 56 more CPU threads
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (64 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    64 vs 8
  • 28.4% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    ★ Better than 95% of models

    80%

    8.5

    Average grade

    20%

    9.2

    Popularity

    Grades by review (20)
    13 reviews: 7 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 7 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.6 vs 6.7
  • Modern CPU socket
    This processor uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (sTR5 vs FP5).
    sTR5 vs FP5
  • More extensive crypto acceleration
    This processor offers more extensive crypto acceleration than the average processor (AES, VAES, SHA, PCLMULQDQ vs AES, SHA).
    AES, VAES, SHA, PCLMULQDQ vs AES, SHA
  • Higher-end processor class
    This processor belongs to a higher-end processor class than the average processor (workstation vs mobile).
    workstation vs mobile
  • 3 years newer release date
    This processor has a newer release date than the average processor (2023 vs 2020).
    November 2023
    2023 vs 2020
  • 8.66x higher PassMark score
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (99,296 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    99,296 vs 11,469
  • 4.52x higher multi-core score
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (23,558 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    23,558 vs 5,209
  • 26 more CPU cores
    This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (32 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    32 vs 6
  • 9.06x better multi-core performance
    This processor has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (25,421 vs 2,804.5). The average processor scores 2,804.5 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    25,421 vs 2,804.5
  • 28 more performance cores
    This processor has more performance cores than the average processor (32 vs 4). The average processor has 4 performance cores.
    32 vs 4
  • 63.1% better single-core performance
    This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,172 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
    4,172 vs 2,558
  • 56 more CPU threads
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (64 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    64 vs 8
  • 86.3% higher single-core score
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,860 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,860 vs 1,535
  • 20.5% higher boost clock
    This processor has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.3 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz.
    5.3 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
  • Higher base clock
    This processor has a higher base clock than the average processor (32x4 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
    32x4.0 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
  • 57.8% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    This processor has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (773 vs 490). The average processor scores 490 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    773 vs 490
  • Unlocked for overclocking
    This processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the average processor does not. 22.6% of processors offer this.
  • 3.83x faster classroom rendering
    This processor has a lower Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (1,302.1 vs 340.1). The average processor needs 340.075 for the Blender Classroom test.
    1,302.05 vs 340.075
  • 12 higher clock multiplier
    This processor has a higher clock multiplier than the average processor (40 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
    40 vs 28
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Storm Peak vs Kaby Lake).
    Storm Peak vs Kaby Lake
  • 14.22x larger L3 cache
    This processor has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (128 MB vs 9 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 9 MB.
    128 MB vs 9 MB
  • 10.67x larger L2 cache
    This processor has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (32 MB vs 3 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 3 MB.
    32 MB vs 3 MB
  • 2.16x more L3 per core
    This processor has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (4 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.85 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    4 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core
  • 5.33x larger L1 cache
    This processor has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (2048 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 384 KB
  • 58.3% smaller process node
    This processor has a lower process node than the average processor (5 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    5 nm vs 12 nm
  • More advanced foundry
    This processor uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 5 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
    TSMC 5 nm vs Intel 14 nm
  • 5.31x more transistors
    This processor has more transistors than the average processor (26.3 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
    26.28 billion vs 4.95 billion
  • 2x more L2 per core
    This processor has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
    1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • 32 more PCIe lanes
    This processor has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (48 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    48 vs 16
  • Newer PCIe version
    This processor supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 vs 3).
    5.0 vs 3.0
  • 16x more memory capacity
    This processor has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (1 TB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    1 TB vs 64 GB
  • 3.55x higher memory bandwidth
    This processor has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (166.4 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s.
    166.4 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s
  • Supports memory overclocking
    This processor supports memory overclocking, while the average processor does not. 43.9% of processors support memory overclocking.
  • Newer DDR support
    This processor supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR5 vs DDR4).
    DDR5 vs DDR4
  • 62.5% higher memory speed
    This processor has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 3,200 MHz.
    5,200 MHz vs 3,200 MHz
  • Supports ECC memory
    This processor supports ECC memory, while the average processor does not. 32% of processors support it.
  • Higher JEDEC memory speed
    This processor has a higher JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (DDR5-5200 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
    DDR5-5,200 MHz vs DDR4-3,200 MHz
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    This processor has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
    95 °C vs 100 °C
  • 7.78x higher base power
    This processor has a higher base power draw than the average processor (350 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    350 W vs 45 W
  • No configurable TDP
    This processor does not support configurable TDP, while the average processor does. 53.7% of processors support configurable TDP.
  • 3.8x larger die size
    This processor has a higher die size than the average processor (672 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    672 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • Weaker security extensions
    This processor provides less advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, Memory Guard, Secure Processor, GMET vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK).
    AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, Memory Guard, Secure Processor, GMET vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK
  • 7.78x higher TDP
    This processor has a higher TDP than the average processor (350 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    350 W vs 45 W
  • 6.52x more expensive
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is more expensive than the average processor (£1,630 vs £250).
    £1,630 vs £250
  • 5 °C lower temperature limit
    This processor has a lower temperature limit than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor can run up to 100 °C.
    95 °C vs 100 °C
  • No integrated graphics
    This processor does not include integrated graphics, while the average processor does. 85.4% of processors include integrated graphics.
  • 6.52x more expensive
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is more expensive than the average processor (£1,630 vs £250).
    £1,630 vs £250
  • 14% worse value for money
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has worse value for money than the average processor (6.39 vs 7.3).
    6.39 vs 7.29
  • Weaker security extensions
    This processor provides less advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, Memory Guard, Secure Processor, GMET vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK).
    AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, Memory Guard, Secure Processor, GMET vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK
  • Older TPM support
    This processor supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2 vs PTT 2).
    fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • 3.8x larger die size
    This processor has a higher die size than the average processor (672 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    672 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • 2 fewer memory channels
    This processor has fewer memory channels than the average processor (4 vs 2). The average processor supports 2 memory channels.
    4 vs 2
  • No integrated graphics
    This processor does not include integrated graphics, while the average processor does. 85.4% of processors include integrated graphics.
  • 7.78x higher base power
    This processor has a higher base power draw than the average processor (350 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    350 W vs 45 W
  • No configurable TDP
    This processor does not support configurable TDP, while the average processor does. 53.7% of processors support configurable TDP.
  • 7.78x higher TDP
    This processor has a higher TDP than the average processor (350 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    350 W vs 45 W
  • 5 °C lower temperature limit
    This processor has a lower temperature limit than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor can run up to 100 °C.
    95 °C vs 100 °C

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Tech Notice
≈ estimated
22/10/2024
Build video · workstation thermals and Premiere Pro tests
Verdict
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X gives smooth Premiere Pro playback and full sustained performance, though airflow over its VRMs is a concern.
9.0
TechniQualities
≈ estimated
03/02/2024
Build and test · rendering, gaming and temperatures
Verdict
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is an excellent rendering processor, though it is not faster than Intel in single-core or gaming.
8.0
Tech Notice
≈ estimated
30/11/2023
Hands-on review · cooling, efficiency and workflow fit
Verdict
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is expensive and best suited to specific workflows, though it has no real rival for them.
7.0
Gamers Nexus
≈ estimated
20/11/2023
Review and benchmarks · efficiency, thermals and workstation tests
Verdict
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is efficient and strong for demanding professional work, but its poor value makes it worth buying only for those who need it.
9.0
Level1Techs
≈ estimated
20/11/2023
Hands-on review · platform performance and software RAID tests
Verdict
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a strong high-end desktop platform with few compromises for workstation use, though RAID support is a weak point.
7.0
Hardware Unboxed
≈ estimated
20/11/2023
Benchmark review · performance, power and platform compatibility
Verdict
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a specialty processor with no real rival for core-heavy work, but most users don't need it.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
techspot.com
≈ estimated
20/11/2023
Benchmark review · Productivity and gaming
Verdict
The Threadripper 7970X is a 32-core workstation chip that performs strongly in multi-core work, but trails mainstream chips such as the Ryzen 5 7600X in games.
8.5
hothardware.com
✓ explicit
20/11/2023
Benchmark review · Many-core desktop CPU
Verdict
The Threadripper 7970X is a 32-core desktop chip that handles heavy multi-threaded work well, with a 5.3 GHz boost and a 350 W TDP.
10
guru3d.com
✓ explicit
20/11/2023
Benchmark review · Multi-core desktop CPU
Verdict
The Threadripper 7970X is a 32-core, 64-thread chip for TRX50 boards, suited to workstation users who need many cores.
9.5
hardwaretimes.com
≈ estimated
20/11/2023
Benchmark preview · Rendering and gaming
Verdict
The Threadripper 7970X is a 32-core chip that handles heavy rendering well and often beats its Xeon rivals, though gaming is slower than consumer chips.
9.0
pcmag.com
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23/11/2023
Lab test · Workstation processor
Verdict
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a 32-core chip that often beats the 64-core 7980X thanks to higher clock speeds, but it runs hot and needs registered RAM.
9.0
uk.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
23/11/2023
Lab test · Multi-threaded workstation
Verdict
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has 32 cores and 64 threads at faster clocks than the 7980X, suiting heavy multi-threaded work but running hot.
8.0
lowyat.net
≈ estimated
04/12/2023
Benchmark review · Power and heat
Verdict
The Threadripper 7970X is a 32-core chip that comes close to the 7980X in 3DMark and PCMark 10, but trails it clearly in multi-core Blender and Cinebench.
9.0
storagereview.com
≈ estimated
20/11/2023
Lab test · Workstation CPU
Verdict
The Threadripper 7970X is a 32-core chip that leads the Threadripper lineup in single-thread speed, but trails the 64-core 7980X in multi-core rendering.
9.0
profesionalreview.com
✓ explicit
29/04/2024
Hands-on test · High-end desktop CPU
Verdict
The Threadripper 7970X is a 32-core, 64-thread desktop chip with high clock speeds, but its 350 W power limit calls for a large liquid cooler.
10
geeknetic.es
✓ explicit
22/01/2024
Benchmark review · High-end desktop CPU
Verdict
The Threadripper 7970X is a 32-core, 64-thread chip with 5.3 GHz boost and 128 MB L3 cache, suited to heavy rendering and multi-threaded work, but it needs registered memory.
9.0
madboxpc.com
≈ estimated
20/11/2023
Benchmark review · Threadripper comparison
Verdict
The Threadripper 7970X is a 32-core chip that reaches clocks above 5 GHz and handles both single-core and multi-core work, but it draws its full 350 W under load.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

  • Exceptional multi-threaded performance with 32 cores and 64 threads
  • Higher clock speeds (5.3 GHz boost) than the flagship 7980X, aiding lightly threaded tasks
  • Superior price-to-performance ratio compared to higher-core Threadripper models
  • Significant generational leap over the previous Zen 3 Threadripper 5000 series
  • Excellent for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, video encoding, and code compilation
  • High PCIe lane count (92 lanes) for extensive multi-GPU and NVMe storage setups

What customers don't like about AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

  • High power consumption with a 350W TDP, requiring robust electrical support
  • Runs very hot under load, necessitating premium 360mm or 420mm liquid cooling
  • Expensive total platform cost, requiring a new sTR5 motherboard and registered DDR5 RAM (RDIMMs)
  • Poor value for pure gaming compared to significantly cheaper mainstream CPUs
  • Lacks integrated graphics, requiring a dedicated GPU even for basic display
  • Quad-channel memory limitation compared to the 8-channel support on 'PRO' variants

Verdict

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a high-end desktop (HEDT) processor featuring 32 cores and 64 threads built on the 5nm Zen 4 architecture for the sTR5 socket. It operates at a 4.0 GHz base clock and reaches a 5.3 GHz boost frequency, supported by 128 MB of L3 cache and a 350W TDP. Key advantages include exceptional multi-threaded performance for professional workloads like rendering and compiling, alongside 92 total PCIe 5.0 lanes and quad-channel DDR5 RDIMM support for massive I/O bandwidth. However, it requires expensive registered RAM (RDIMMs), lacks an included cooler, and demands a high-end thermal solution due to its significant heat output and power consumption.

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