The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3970X, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $400.99 more expensive!
Advantages of the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-3970X
- Up to 72% cheaper – $159.33 vs $560.32
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 17% less energy – 150 vs 180 Watts
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X vs Core i7-3970X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
Aug 10th, 2017
Average FPS
181
100%
Min 1% FPS
121
100%
Price, €
€560.32
28%
Value, €/FPS
€3.09/FPS
30%
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Average FPS
172
95%
Min 1% FPS
115
95%
Price, €
€159.33
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.92/FPS
100%
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X vs Core i7-3970X 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 1950X vs Core i7-3970X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X vs Core i7-3970X in core CPU performance specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
Aug 10th, 2017
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
32 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Cores
6-core
38%
L3 Cache
15 MB
47%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
60%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3970X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Aug 10th, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 1st, 2012 |
| $999.00 | MSRP | $990.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket SP3r2 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Whitehaven | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| 180 W | Power Consumption | 150 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 6 |
32 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 4.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
32 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
