Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX vs Ryzen 5 3600

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Performance Comparison

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Passmark Score

30954

Passmark Score

17685

Performance Difference

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is 75.0% faster than Ryzen 5 3600

Benchmarks & Performance Comparison

In this CPU comparison, Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX performs 75.0% better in benchmarks. Below you'll find detailed performance analysis, gaming benchmarks, power consumption data, and specifications to help you decide between Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Ryzen 5 3600.

Both processors are popular choices for gaming PCs. Consider factors like core count, boost clock speeds, power consumption (TDP), and gaming vs productivity performance when choosing between these CPUs.

Technical Specifications

Detailed hardware specifications for Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Ryzen 5 3600

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

The Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 250 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 30,954 points. Launch price was $1,299.

General Information

Type:desktop

Series:AMD Ryzen Threadripper

Designer:AMD

Launch Price:$1,299

Manufacturer:GlobalFoundries

Release Date:2 October 2018 (7 years ago)

Architecture Codename:Zen+ (2018−2019)

Performance Ranking Position:411

Technical Specifications

Cores:24

Threads:48

Die Size:213 mm2

L1 Cache:96K (per core)

L2 Cache:512K (per core)

L3 Cache:64 MB

Max Frequency:4.2 GHz

Multiplicador:30

64-Bit Support:+

Base Frequency:3 GHz

Transistor Count:19,200 million

Process Technology:12 nm

Unlocked Multiplier:+

Velocidade Dos Pneus:4 × 8 GT/s

Compatibilidade Com Windows 11:+

Compatibility

Socket:TR4

Power Consumption (TDP):250 Watt

Max Processors In Config:1 (Uniprocessor)

Memory

RAM Types:DDR4 Quad-channel

Memory Channels:4

Memory Bandwidth:93.867 GB/s

ECC Memory Support:+

Max Memory Capacity:2 TiB

Ryzen 5 3600

The Ryzen 5 3600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 17,685 points. Launch price was $199.