AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
Comparative analysis of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark.
Differences
Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
- 40 more cores, run more applications at once: 64 vs 24
- 80 more threads: 128 vs 48
- 2.7x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 2.7x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 2x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- Around 60% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 133975 vs 83533
Specifications (specs) | |
Number of cores | 64 vs 24 |
Number of threads | 128 vs 48 |
L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) vs 64 KB (per core) |
L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) vs 1 MB (per core) |
L3 cache | 256 MB (shared) vs 128 MB (shared) |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - CPU mark | 133975 vs 83533 |
Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
- Around 4% higher clock speed: 5.3 GHz vs 5.1 GHz
- Around 4% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 4117 vs 3953
Specifications (specs) | |
Maximum frequency | 5.3 GHz vs 5.1 GHz |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 4117 vs 3953 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
CPU 2: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
PassMark - Single thread mark |
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PassMark - CPU mark |
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Name | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 3953 | 4117 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 133975 | 83533 |
Compare specifications (specs)
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X | |
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Essentials |
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Launch date | 19 Oct 2023 | 19 Oct 2023 |
Launch price (MSRP) | $4999 | $1499 |
Place in performance rating | 3 | 20 |
Performance |
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Base frequency | 3.2 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
Die size | 8x 71 mm² | 4x 71 mm² |
L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
L3 cache | 256 MB (shared) | 128 MB (shared) |
Manufacturing process technology | 5 nm | 5 nm |
Maximum core temperature | 95°C | 95°C |
Maximum frequency | 5.1 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
Number of cores | 64 | 24 |
Number of threads | 128 | 48 |
Transistor count | 52,560 million | 26,280 million |
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Supported memory types | DDR5 | DDR5 |
Compatibility |
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Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Sockets supported | sTR5 | sTR5 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 350 Watt | 350 Watt |
Peripherals |
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PCIe configurations | Gen 5, 48 Lanes, (CPU only) | Gen 5, 48 Lanes, (CPU only) |