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$1,900.99
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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $1999
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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $1799
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MSRP in USD: $1799
Key Differences
In short — Ryzen Threadripper 3970X outperforms the cheaper Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is 469 days newer than the cheaper Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX.
Advantages of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
- Performs up to 9% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX - 135 vs 124 FPS
Advantages of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
- Up to 11% cheaper than Ryzen Threadripper 3970X - $1700.0 vs $1900.99
- Up to 3% better value when playing Grand Theft Auto V than Ryzen Threadripper 3970X - $13.71 vs $14.08 per FPS
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X - 250 vs 280 Watts
Grand Theft Auto V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019
FPS
135
100%
Value, $/FPS
$14.08/FPS
97%
Price, $
$1900.99
89%
FPS Winner
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 32-Core, 64-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor
Buy for $1,900.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 280758 minutes ago
Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
Desktop • Aug 13th, 2018
FPS
124
91%
Value, $/FPS
$13.71/FPS
100%
Price, $
$1700
100%
Value Winner
AMD YD299XAZAFWOF Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX Processor
Buy for $1,700 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 280759 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019
Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
Desktop • Aug 13th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | vs | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX |
|---|---|---|
Nov 25th, 2019 | Release Date | Aug 13th, 2018 |
| Ryzen Threadripper | Collection | Ryzen Threadripper |
| Castle Peak | Codename | Colfax |
| AMD Socket TRX4 | Socket | AMD Socket SP3r2 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 32 | Cores | 32 |
| 64 | Threads | 64 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
| 280 W | TDP | 250 W |
7 nm | Process Size | 12 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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