AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
Reasons To Buy
- ✓ Excellent multi-threaded performance
- ✓ 32 cores with 64 threads
- ✓ Faster clock speeds than Threadripper 7980X
- ✓ Solid price-for-performance equation
Reasons To Avoid
- ✗ Runs hot
- ✗ Needs registered RAM
Expert Reviews
Specifications
| # of CPU Cores | 32 |
| # of Threads | 64 |
| *OS Support |
Windows 11 - 64-Bit Edition RHEL x86 64-Bit Ubuntu x86 64-Bit |
| Base Clock | 4000.0 |
| CPU Socket |
sTR5 |
| Default TDP | 350 |
| Form Factor |
Desktops |
| Graphics Model | Discrete Graphics Card Required |
| L1 Cache | 2048.0 |
| L2 Cache | 32768.0 |
| L3 Cache | 128.0 |
| Launch Date | 10/19/2023 |
| Max. Boost Clock | 5300.0 |
| Max. Operating Temperature (Tjmax) | 95.0 |
| Memory Channels | 4 |
| PCI Express® Version |
PCIe® 5.0 |
| Processor Technology for CPU Cores |
TSMC 5nm FinFET |
| Supported Technologies |
AMD EXPO™ Technology AMD Ryzen™ Technologies |
| System Memory Specification |
5200.0 |
| System Memory Type |
DDR5 |
| Thermal Solution (MPK) | |
| Thermal Solution (PIB) |
Not Included |
| Unlocked for Overclocking | ✓ |