Intel 300T vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Comparative analysis of Intel 300T and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 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.

Intel 300T

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel 300T

CPU is newer: launch date 2 month(s) later
Around 5% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 95°C
10x lower typical power consumption: 35 Watt vs 350 Watt

Launch date	8 Jan 2024 vs 19 Oct 2023
Maximum core temperature	100°C vs 95°C
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 Watt vs 350 Watt

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
30 more cores, run more applications at once: 32 vs 2
60 more threads: 64 vs 4
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 5 nm vs 10 nm
12.8x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
12.8x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
21.3x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later

Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Number of cores	32 vs 2
Number of threads	64 vs 4
Manufacturing process technology	5 nm vs 10 nm
L1 cache	64 KB (per core) vs 80 KB (per core)
L2 cache	1 MB (per core) vs 1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache	128 MB (shared) vs 6 MB (shared)

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel 300T
CPU 2: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Name	Intel 300T	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
PassMark - Single thread mark		4137
PassMark - CPU mark		98552

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel 300T	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
Essentials
Launch date	8 Jan 2024	19 Oct 2023
Launch price (MSRP)	$82	$2499
Place in performance rating	not rated	13
Performance
Base frequency	3.4 GHz	4 GHz
Die size	163 mm²	4x 71 mm²
L1 cache	80 KB (per core)	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	1.25 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
L3 cache	6 MB (shared)	128 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	10 nm	5 nm
Maximum core temperature	100°C	95°C
Number of cores	2	32
Number of threads	4	64
Unlocked
Maximum frequency		5.3 GHz
Transistor count		26,280 million
Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR4, DDR5	DDR5
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Sockets supported	1700	sTR5
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 Watt	350 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 16 Lanes, (CPU only)	Gen 5, 48 Lanes, (CPU only)