AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Processor comparisons   17-03-2021
   For example you are thinking about choosing a processor, you will be able to make a choice after reading the detailed tests AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and decide which is better for games or simple use for streaming, rendering, video editing, machine learning, programming. Here is all information from real streaming and video editing tests or various benchmarks. A thorough review of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to understand, is made by the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in synthetic type tests such as GeekBench 6, 5.2, Dolphin Emulator, 3DMark, WPrime, 7zip, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, UserBenchmark, VeraCrypt, MATLAB, SuperPi, PCMark 10, RealBench, Handbrake, Blender, Prime95, PassMark, Furmark, DaVinci Resolve Studio, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), Blender, Gears 5, AIDA64.
   Gaming performance of CPUs in:

Halo Infinite
DOOM: Eternal
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Last Man Standing
Death Stranding
Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare
Fallout 76
Borderlands 3
Valheim
Cyberpunk 2077
Red Dead Redemption 2
Valorant
Watch Dogs Legion
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Grand Theft Auto V
Rainbow Six Siege
Apex Legends
Overwatch
Fortnite

After reading the results of parallel benchmarks and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which processor is better to buy for gaming AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

58%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

62%

This shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is 6% better than Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX. The data source is several popular tests. Detailed information can be found below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

57%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

59%

For the maximum in this test, the results of the most powerful processor in the site database are taken. And of course, this is a server processor, on which no one will run games. Because the cost of this processor reaches several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a low game result, just look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of other games in which processors were compared: Microsoft Flight Simulator, Forza Horizon 4, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Half-Life: Alyx, Ghostrunner, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Battlefield V, Monster Hunter World, League of Legends (LOL), Horizon Zero Dawn, Hitman 3, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Control, NBA 2K20, Metro Exodus, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), DOTA 2A, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	100.8	105.1
Valorant	114.5	119.4
Cyberpunk 2077	64.1	66.9
Apex Legends	107.7	112.2
Call of Duty Warzone	85.9	89.5
Overwatch	92.8	96.7
Red Dead Redemption 2	79.0	82.4
DOOM Eternal	57.3	59.7
Warzone	89.3	93.1
Assassin's Creed	96.2	100.3
Valheim	95.1	99.1

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The computers participating in the comparing not only were the equipped with different video cards and different amounts of RAM. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 2K, 4K or FullHD. So the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. To be sure exactly how much performance the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

14%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

14%

Software benchmarks

Let's say you want to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for video rendering or video editing, machine learning, streaming, programming, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to achieve maximum performance, the CPU includes all threads and cores that it has. You will learn this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to find out whether the software that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that can use only one core to work, and all the advantages of multi-core mode are unused.
Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
Cinbench 15 Single-core	173	204
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	4324	5816
Cinbench 20 Single-core	431	498
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	10008	13376
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1098	1204
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	20987	33942

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
Single-Core	2290	2771
Multi-Core	28963	40817

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
Single-Core	1082	1253
Multi-Core	12545	16736

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most helpful. The later the processor is released, the longer it will last in your computer. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same benefits from the presence of overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS in the newest games. Accordingly, there is no longer a need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The savings are obvious!

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX	AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
Announcement date	October 02, 2018	July 14, 2020
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	sTR4	sTRX4
Core name	Colfax	Castle Peak
Architecture	Zen+	Zen 2
Generation	2	3
Turbo Frequency	4.2 MHz	4.3 MHz
Frequency	3 MHz	3.9 MHz
Cores	24	16
Threads	48	32
Bus rate
Bit	64	64
Lithography	12 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	18800 millions	22600 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	250 W	280 W
Memory type	DDR4	DDR4
Max. Memory
Memory Frequency	2933	3200
Memory bandwidth
L1 cache	2.25MB	1MB
L2 cache	12MB	8MB
L3 cache	64MB	64MB
Overclocking	Yes	No
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number	YD297XAZUHCAF YD297XAZAFWOF	100-000000167

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is 23% better than Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has 8 more core than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is better: 5
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is better: 29
Although it should be realized that all the number in the table above do not mean that taking them into account you should entirely trust a simple comparison of these figures. Be sure to watch the testing video and read the reviews of real owners of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX before making a decision which processor to buy for gaming and which not.

• AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX specs and review.

• AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX specs and review.