The Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3970X, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $522.02 more expensive!
Advantages of the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
- 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 75% cheaper – $176.86 vs $698.88
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 17% less energy – 150 vs 180 Watts
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X vs Core i7-3970X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
Aug 31st, 2018
Average FPS
183
100%
Min 1% FPS
121
100%
Price, $
$698.88
25%
Value, $/FPS
$3.81/FPS
27%
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Average FPS
172
94%
Min 1% FPS
115
95%
Price, $
$176.86
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.02/FPS
100%
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 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 2950X vs Core i7-3970X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Ryzen Threadripper 2950X vs Core i7-3970X in core CPU performance specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
Aug 31st, 2018
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
32 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 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
91%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
55%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3970X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Aug 31st, 2018 | Release Date | Nov 1st, 2012 |
$899.00 | MSRP | $990.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket SP3r2 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Colfax | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| 180 W | Power Consumption | 150 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 6 |
32 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
32 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
