The Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-7700K, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's CA$2254.38 more expensive!
Advantages of the Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 64 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-7700K
- Up to 90% cheaper – CA$245.62 vs CA$2500.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 68% less energy – 91 vs 280 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen Threadripper 3970X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X vs Core i7-7700K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Nov 25th, 2019
Average FPS
191
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, CA$
CA$2500
9%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$13.08/FPS
10%
Core i7-7700K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
190
99%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, CA$
CA$245.62
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.29/FPS
100%
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X vs Core i7-7700K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Ryzen Threadripper 3970X vs Core i7-7700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Nov 25th, 2019
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
1663
100%
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
13837
100%
Performance Specifications
The Ryzen Threadripper 3970X vs Core i7-7700K in core CPU performance specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Nov 25th, 2019
Cores
32-core
100%
L3 Cache
128 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i7-7700K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
12%
L3 Cache
8 MB
6%
Base Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
75%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 25th, 2019 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| $1,999.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket TRX4 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Castle Peak | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 280 W | Power Consumption | 91 W |
| Performance | ||
32 | Cores | 4 |
64 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
| 4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
128 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
