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Ryzen Threadripper 3970X: Control

Name: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Brand: AMD

$1,629.99

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In Control, the Ryzen Threadripper 3970X outperforms 69% desktop CPUs. It's currently in stock for $1629.99. You should consider the faster Ryzen 9 9950X3D.

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 32-Core, 64-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

^$1,629⁹⁹

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Ryzen Threadripper 3970X in Control

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Actual FPS may vary due to overclocking, background apps, RAM speeds (XMP/EXPO), and thermal throttling.

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Ryzen Threadripper 3970X's Specifications

The CPU's core specifications

General
Release Date	Nov 25th, 2019
MSRP	$1,999.00
Current Price	$1,629.99
Segment	Desktop
Codename	Castle Peak
Socket	TRX4
Power Consumption	280W

Performance
HowManyFPS Rank	TOP 158 (Desktop)
Cores / Threads	32 / 64
Base Frequency	3.7 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.5 GHz
L3 Cache	128 MB

Other Features
Built-in GPU	No Integrated Graphics
RAM	3200 MHz (DDR4)
Overclock Support	Overclockable

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