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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9965WX

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9965WX

Common Features

  • ✓ Both CPUs are Desktop type.
  • ✓ Both CPUs do not have integrated graphics.
  • ✓ Both CPUs have a Thermal Design Power of 350W.
  • ✓ Both CPUs use a 4 nm semiconductor size.
  • ✓ Both CPUs have a maximum CPU temperature of 95 °C.
  • ✓ Both CPUs support PCI Express version 5.
  • ✓ Both CPUs support 64-bit processing.
  • ✓ Both CPUs have a turbo clock speed of 5.4GHz.
  • ✓ Both CPUs have an unlocked multiplier.
  • ✓ Both CPUs have 128 MB of L3 cache.
  • ✓ Both CPUs have 1 MB of L2 cache per core.
  • ✓ Both CPUs do not use big.LITTLE technology.
  • ✓ Both CPUs support RAM speed up to 6400 MHz.
  • ✓ Both CPUs use DDR5 memory.
  • ✓ Both CPUs support ECC memory.
  • ✓ Both CPUs support the instruction sets MMX, F16C, FMA3, AES, AVX, AVX2, SSE 4.1, SSE 4.2.
  • ✓ Both CPUs use multithreading technology.
  • ✓ Both CPUs have the NX bit feature.

Main Differences

  • • CPU speed is 32 x 4 GHz on AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X and 24 x 4.2 GHz on AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9965WX.
  • • CPU threads are 64 threads on AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X and 48 threads on AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9965WX.
  • • L2 cache is 32 MB on AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X and 24 MB on AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9965WX.
  • • L1 cache is 2560 KB on AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X and 1920 KB on AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9965WX.
  • • L3 cache per core is 4 MB/core on AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X and 5.33 MB/core on AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9965WX.
  • • Clock multiplier is 40 on AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X and 42 on AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9965WX.
  • • PassMark result is 111454 on AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X and 95346 on AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9965WX.
  • • PassMark single-thread result is 4583 on AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X and 4555 on AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9965WX.
  • • Memory channels are 4 on AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X and 8 on AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9965WX.
  • • Maximum memory amount is 1000GB on AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X and 2000GB on AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9965WX.
Specs Comparison
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9965WX

AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9965WX

General info:
Type Desktop Desktop
Has integrated graphics ✕ ✕
release date May 2025 May 2025
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 350W 350W
semiconductor size 4 nm 4 nm
CPU temperature 95 °C 95 °C
PCI Express (PCIe) version 5 5
Supports 64-bit ✓ ✓

Both the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9965WX are desktop processors, and they share several key specifications. Neither product has integrated graphics, meaning users will need a discrete GPU for graphical output. Both processors also have the same Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 350W, indicating they are designed to dissipate similar amounts of heat under load. The semiconductor size for both processors is 4 nm, offering efficient performance and power usage.

Both processors feature a maximum CPU temperature of 95°C, indicating they are built to operate at similar thermal thresholds. Additionally, both the 9970X and 9965WX support PCI Express (PCIe) version 5, ensuring fast data transfer rates for compatible devices. Lastly, both processors support 64-bit architecture, ensuring compatibility with modern operating systems and software.

In summary, the general specifications of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9965WX are identical, with both products offering the same features in terms of type, integrated graphics, TDP, semiconductor size, CPU temperature, PCIe version, and 64-bit support.

Performance:
CPU speed 32 x 4 GHz 24 x 4.2 GHz
CPU threads 64 threads 48 threads
turbo clock speed 5.4GHz 5.4GHz
Has an unlocked multiplier ✓ ✓
L2 cache 32 MB 24 MB
L3 cache 128 MB 128 MB
L1 cache 2560 KB 1920 KB
L2 core 1 MB/core 1 MB/core
L3 core 4 MB/core 5.33 MB/core
Uses big.LITTLE technology ✕ ✕
clock multiplier 40 42

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9965WX have notable differences in their performance specifications. The 9970X has 32 CPU cores, clocked at 4 GHz each, and supports 64 threads. In comparison, the 9965WX has 24 CPU cores, clocked slightly higher at 4.2 GHz each, and supports 48 threads. Both processors offer a turbo clock speed of 5.4GHz.

In terms of cache, the 9970X has a larger L2 cache with 32 MB, compared to the 9965WX’s 24 MB. Both processors have the same 128 MB of L3 cache, but the 9965WX has a slightly larger L3 cache per core, at 5.33 MB compared to the 9970X's 4 MB per core.

Both processors support unlocked multipliers, allowing for overclocking, and neither uses big.LITTLE technology. The 9970X has a clock multiplier of 40, while the 9965WX has a slightly higher multiplier at 42, which could indicate a potential for slightly higher base clock rates in certain configurations.

Benchmarks:
PassMark result 111454 95346
PassMark result (single) 4583 4555

When comparing benchmark results, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9965WX show some differences. The 9970X achieves a PassMark result of 111,454, while the 9965WX scores 95,346. This indicates that the 9970X has a higher overall performance score according to the PassMark benchmark.

For single-threaded performance, the difference between the two processors is minimal. The 9970X achieves a PassMark result of 4,583 for single-threaded tasks, while the 9965WX comes in slightly lower at 4,555. This small gap suggests that both processors perform similarly in single-threaded tasks, with the 9970X having a marginal advantage.

In summary, the 9970X outperforms the 9965WX in overall benchmark results, though the two are nearly identical in single-threaded performance, with only a small difference in favor of the 9970X.

Memory:
RAM speed (max) 6400 MHz 6400 MHz
DDR memory version 5 5
memory channels 4 8
maximum memory amount 1000GB 2000GB
Supports ECC memory ✓ ✓

Both the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9965WX support high-performance memory configurations, with identical RAM speed capabilities. Both processors can handle a maximum RAM speed of 6400 MHz and use DDR5 memory, ensuring fast and efficient data transfer. However, the two differ in memory channels and total memory support.

The 9970X supports 4 memory channels, while the 9965WX doubles that, supporting 8 memory channels. This could provide a potential advantage in multi-channel memory performance for the 9965WX. Additionally, the 9970X can accommodate a maximum of 1000GB of memory, while the 9965WX supports up to 2000GB, offering double the maximum capacity for memory expansion.

Both processors are compatible with ECC memory, ensuring improved data integrity and error correction, which is especially beneficial for workloads that require high reliability.

Features:
instruction sets MMX, F16C, FMA3, AES, AVX, AVX2, SSE 4.1, SSE 4.2 MMX, F16C, FMA3, AES, AVX, AVX2, SSE 4.1, SSE 4.2
uses multithreading ✓ ✓
Has NX bit ✓ ✓

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9965WX share identical features when it comes to instruction sets, multithreading, and security capabilities. Both processors support the same instruction sets, including MMX, F16C, FMA3, AES, AVX, AVX2, SSE 4.1, and SSE 4.2, enabling them to handle a wide variety of workloads efficiently.

Both the 9970X and 9965WX utilize multithreading, allowing them to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, improving overall performance in parallel workloads. Additionally, both processors include the NX bit (No eXecute bit), which helps to improve security by preventing certain types of malicious software from executing code in non-executable memory regions.

In summary, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9965WX offer identical features in terms of instruction sets, multithreading, and NX bit support, with no differences between the two in this category.

Comparison Summary

This specification comparison covers the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X and AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9965WX. Both CPUs are Desktop type with no integrated graphics, a 350W Thermal Design Power, 4 nm semiconductor size, support for 64-bit processing, and multithreading with ECC memory support. Key differences include CPU speed and threads, with the 9970X having 32 x 4 GHz and 64 threads while the 9965WX has 24 x 4.2 GHz and 48 threads. The 9970X features 32 MB L2 cache and 2560 KB L1 cache compared to 24 MB L2 and 1920 KB L1 on the 9965WX. Memory channels and maximum memory also vary, with 4 channels and 1000GB on the 9970X versus 8 channels and 2000GB on the 9965WX. PassMark results differ, showing 111454 overall and 4583 single-thread on the 9970X against 95346 overall and 4555 single-thread on the 9965WX.