AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X or AMD Ryzen 9 7950X - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X has 64 cores with 128 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.10 GHz. Up to 1024 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X was released in Q4/2023. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.70 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X was released in Q4/2022. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | AMD Ryzen 9 (35) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 (3) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 7000 (14) |
5 | Generation | 6 |
Storm Peak (Zen 4) | Architecture | Raphael (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X has 64 CPU cores and can calculate 128 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is 3.20 GHz (5.10 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X has 16 CPU cores and 32 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is at 4.50 GHz (5.70 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
64 | Cores | 16 |
128 | Threads | 32 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.20 GHz | Frequency | 4.50 GHz |
5.10 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.70 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 5.20 GHz |
Internal GraphicsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X or AMD Ryzen 9 7950X has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) |
GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 2.20 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 9 |
Technology | 5 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 2 |
-- | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X can use up to 1024 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 166.4 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 83.2 GB/s. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
DDR5-5200 | Memory | DDR5-5200 |
1024 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
166.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
64.00 MB | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
256.00 MB | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
48 | PCIe lanes | 24 |
189.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 94.5 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is 350 W, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X has a TDP of 170 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
350 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 170 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 230 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is manufactured in 5 nm and has 320.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is manufactured in 5 nm and has a 80.00 MB cache. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
5 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4A, SSE4.2, SSSE3, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 |
sTR5 | Socket | AM5 (LGA 1718) |
AMD-V | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q4/2022 |
5900 $ | Release price | 699 $ |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
98,322 CB R23 MC @ 349 W |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
38,657 CB R23 MC @ 197 W |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) @ 2.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 5.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
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