The Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3930K, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $467.46 more expensive!
Advantages of the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 48 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-3930K
- Up to 65% cheaper – $252.25 vs $719.71
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 130 vs 250 Watts
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX vs Core i7-3930K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
Oct 2nd, 2018
Average FPS
182
100%
Min 1% FPS
121
100%
Price, €
€719.71
35%
Value, €/FPS
€3.95/FPS
37%
Core i7-3930K
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
170
93%
Min 1% FPS
114
94%
Price, €
€252.25
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.48/FPS
100%
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX vs Core i7-3930K 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 2970WX vs Core i7-3930K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX vs Core i7-3930K in core CPU performance specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
Oct 2nd, 2018
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
64 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i7-3930K
Nov 14th, 2011
Cores
6-core
25%
L3 Cache
12 MB
19%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
90%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
55%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3930K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 2nd, 2018 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
| $1,299.00 | MSRP | $583.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket SP3r2 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Colfax | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| 250 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
24 | Cores | 6 |
48 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
64 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
