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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

Explore AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
7.4/ 10
Technical rating

Very good

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is a Desktop, Server processor with 24 cores and 48 threads. It runs at 3 GHz and boosts up to 4.2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 30935 and a single-thread rating of 2334. Its stated TDP is 250 W.

CPU Mark30,935
147 samples
Single Thread2,334
Overall rank#535
of 6,054
Reference price$894.99

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Very good
7.4Very good

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is a Desktop, Server processor with 24 cores and 48 threads. It runs at 3 GHz and boosts up to 4.2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 30935 and a single-thread rating of 2334. Its stated TDP is 250 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is a Desktop released in 2018. Recorded specifications include 24 cores and 48 threads, up to 4.20 GHz turbo, a 250 W reference TDP, a 30,935 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 30,935 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 2,334 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket STR4. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 250 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX specifications?

The main recorded details are 24 cores and 48 threads, up to 4.20 GHz turbo, a 250 W reference TDP, a 30,935 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX?

Start with STR4 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX use?

The recorded reference TDP is 250 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Intel Core i5-13600Intel31,048 points
02AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WXThis CPU30,935 points
03Intel Core Ultra 5 225FIntel30,906 points
04AMD Ryzen 7 8700FAMD30,836 points
05Intel Core i7-14700TIntel30,819 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Core Ultra 5 225FIntel4,396 points
02Intel Core i5-13600Intel4,021 points
03Intel Core i7-14700TIntel3,918 points
04AMD Ryzen 7 8700FAMD3,871 points
05AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WXThis CPU2,334 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Core i7-14700TIntel880.5 Mark/W
02Intel Core i5-13600Intel477.7 Mark/W
03Intel Core Ultra 5 225FIntel475.5 Mark/W
04AMD Ryzen 7 8700FAMD474.4 Mark/W
05AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WXThis CPU123.7 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
712,819.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
39,810.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
27,758.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
47.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
89,719.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
173,775.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
844.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
63,521.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryDesktop
Release year2018
SocketSTR4
Cores / threads24 / 48
Base clock3.00 GHz
Max turbo4.20 GHz
TDP250 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

—
Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I24 x 64 KB
L1D24 x 32 KB
L224 x 512 KB
L364 MB