AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X processor review

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X processor released by AMD; release date: 19 Oct 2023. At the time of release, the processor cost $2499.

CPU is unlocked for overclocking. Total number of cores - 32, threads - 64. Maximum CPU clock speed - 5.3 GHz. Maximum operating temperature - 95°C. Manufacturing process technology - 5 nm. Cache size: L1 - 64 KB (per core), L2 - 1 MB (per core), L3 - 128 MB (shared).

Supported memory types: DDR5.

Supported socket types: sTR5. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 1. Power consumption (TDP): 350 Watt.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

4870

4135

PassMark
CPU mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

156834

98775

Name	Value
PassMark - Single thread mark	4135
PassMark - CPU mark	98775

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Launch date	19 Oct 2023
Launch price (MSRP)	$2499
Place in performance rating	12
Performance
Base frequency	4 GHz
Die size	4x 71 mm²
L1 cache	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	1 MB (per core)
L3 cache	128 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	5 nm
Maximum core temperature	95°C
Maximum frequency	5.3 GHz
Number of cores	32
Number of threads	64
Transistor count	26,280 million
Unlocked

Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR5
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1
Sockets supported	sTR5
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	350 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 48 Lanes, (CPU only)