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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX vs Ryzen 7 8700F

The Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 7 8700F on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 381% more expensive$1,188.88 vs $270
  • Up to 82% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 5 years and 7 months newer
  • Up to 381% cheaper$270 vs $1,188.88
  • Up to 775% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Ryzen 7 8700F ranks 36 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has 16 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has 32 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has 48 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 8700F has a 37% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 8700F boosts 19% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 7 8700F draws 185W less power.

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AM5
Colfax
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Phoenix
Desktop
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
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No Integrated Graphics
2933 MHz (DDR4)
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5200 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX or Ryzen 7 8700F?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 8700F. It's 133% faster than the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX on average across 100+ games, scoring 63/100 vs 27/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 8700F than Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX?expand_more
133% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX or Ryzen 7 8700F?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 8700F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 7 8700F worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 63/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Ryzen 7 8700F?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX scores 27/100, Ryzen 7 8700F scores 63/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX or Ryzen 7 8700F bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX or Ryzen 7 8700F?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 8700F is the stronger pick at 63/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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