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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

AMD · Threadripper

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Released November 2023

A 32-core Zen 4 desktop processor for sTR5, with quad-channel DDR5 registered memory and PCIe 5.0 expansion.

Model history · 3 models, 2018–2023
  1. 2018Ryzen Threadripper 2990WXCompare
  2. 2019Ryzen Threadripper 3970XCompare
  3. 2023Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
Cores
32/64
Boost
5.3 GHz
L3
128 MB
Power
350 W
Socket
sTR5

What reviewers say

Reviewers find strong gains in rendering, compilation and other heavily threaded work, sometimes approaching older 64-core processors. Phoronix finds Linux support robust. Registered memory and an expensive platform limit its value for lightly threaded work and gaming, where cheaper desktop processors remain competitive.

From techspot.com and phoronix.com

Specifications

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Cores and clocks

Cores
32
Threads
64
Base clock
4 GHz
Boost clock
5.3 GHz
L3 cache
128 MB
Cores
Storm Peak; Zen 4 architecture. Boxed product ID 100-100001351WOF; tray 100-000001351. AMD's support page gives 19 October 2023 as launch, its announcement date; the launch release confirms retail availability on 21 November.
Clocks
Precision Boost 2; Precision Boost Overdrive and Curve Optimizer voltage offsets supported
Cache
L1 2048 KB; L2 32 MB; the advertised 160 MB combined cache includes L2 and L3

Graphics and AI

Built-in graphics
No
Graphics
A separate graphics card is required

Platform

Socket
sTR5
Base power
350 W
Unlocked
Yes
Cooler in the box
No
Memory support
DDR5 RDIMM; four channels; up to 5200 MT/s. ECC enabled by default; AMD EXPO supported. AMD's TRX50 platform table specifies up to 1 TB memory.
PCIe
PCIe 5.0; 92 native/platform lanes, 88 usable. AMD's launch platform table distinguishes up to 48 PCIe 5.0 lanes. Four native USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports and two SATA ports; NVMe boot and RAID 0, 1, 10 and 5 supported.
Chipsets
TRX50
Process
CPU cores: TSMC 5 nm FinFET; I/O die: TSMC 6 nm FinFET. Five package dies; CCD 71 mm², I/O die 388 mm².
Cooler
Cooler not included; maximum operating temperature 95°C

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Thirty-two cores and 64 threads
  • Quad-channel DDR5 with ECC support
  • PCIe 5.0 expansion support

Cons

  • 350 W TDP
  • Requires registered DDR5 memory
  • Cooler sold separately

Closest rivals

Model
CoresBoostL3PowerSocketReleased
AMDRyzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
32/645.3 GHz128 MB350 WsTR5Nov 2023
AMDRyzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
32/644.5 GHz128 MB280 WsWRX8Mar 2022
AMDRyzen Threadripper 7960X
24/485.3 GHz128 MB350 WsTR5Nov 2023

Previous model: Ryzen Threadripper 3970X. Newer model: Ryzen Threadripper 9970X.

Sources

  1. amd.com/en/support/downloads/drivers.html/processors/ryzen-threadripper/ryzen-t…
  2. amd.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-10-19-amd-introduces-new-amd-ryzen-thre…
  3. ldlc.com/en/product/PB00580757.html

Photo: LDLC exact Ryzen Threadripper 7970X listing image; generic Threadripper 7000 retail-box artwork without a visible model label. Original white studio background retained.

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