The Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3770K, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $602.54 more expensive!
Advantages of the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 48 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-3770K
- Up to 75% cheaper – $196.34 vs $798.88
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 69% less energy – 77 vs 250 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX vs Core i7-3770K 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, $
$798.88
24%
Value, $/FPS
$4.38/FPS
26%
Core i7-3770K
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
172
95%
Min 1% FPS
115
95%
Price, $
$196.34
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.14/FPS
100%
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX vs Core i7-3770K 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 i7-3770K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX vs Core i7-3770K in core CPU performance specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
Oct 2nd, 2018
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
64 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i7-3770K
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
17%
L3 Cache
8 MB
12%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
93%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
55%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3770K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 2nd, 2018 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| $1,299.00 | MSRP | $313.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket SP3r2 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Colfax | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 250 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
24 | Cores | 4 |
48 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
64 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4000 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
