Processors

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X desktop processor

Model Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Also listed as
100-100000011WOF, 100-000000011

32-core, 64-thread Ryzen Threadripper 3000 series desktop processor (Castle Peak) for sTRX4 motherboards. It runs at 3.7 GHz base and up to 4.5 GHz boost, with 128 MB L3 cache and a 280 W default TDP.

Cores and threads
32 cores, 64 threads
Clock speed
3.7 GHz base, up to 4.5 GHz boost
Socket and memory
sTRX4, DDR4
Graphics
None, needs a graphics card

Overview

Highlights

  • 32 cores and 64 threads
  • 3.7 GHz base clock, up to 4.5 GHz boost clock
  • 128 MB L3 cache and 16 MB L2 cache
  • 280 W default TDP, unlocked for overclocking; no cooler in the box
  • sTRX4 socket, quad-channel DDR4 memory up to 3200 MT/s, PCIe 4.0
  • No integrated graphics; a discrete graphics card is required

It has no integrated graphics and needs a separate graphics card; no cooler is included.

At a glance

Series
Ryzen Threadripper
Generation
Ryzen Threadripper 3000 series
Socket
sTRX4
Graphics
None
Used with
Motherboards, memory (RAM) and CPU coolers See products

Specifications

General specifications

Family
Ryzen Threadripper
Series
Ryzen Threadripper 3000 Series
Form factor
Desktops, boxed processor
Former codename
Castle Peak
CPU cores
32
Threads
64
Max. boost clock
Up to 4.5 GHz
Base clock
3.7 GHz
L1 cache
2048 KB
L2 cache
16 MB
L3 cache
128 MB
Default TDP
280 W
Process technology, CPU cores
TSMC 7 nm FinFET
Unlocked for overclocking
Yes
CPU socket
sTRX4
Cooler in the box (PIB)
Not included
Max. operating temperature (Tjmax)
95 °C
Launch date
25 November 2019
OS support
Windows 10 64-bit, RHEL x86 64-bit, Ubuntu x86 64-bit, Windows 11 64-bit

Connectivity

PCI Express version
PCIe 4.0
System memory type
DDR4
Memory channels
4
System memory specification
Up to 3200 MT/s

Graphics

Graphics model
Discrete graphics card required

Product IDs

Product ID, boxed
100-100000011WOF
Product ID, tray
100-000000011

Key features

Supported technologies
AMD Zen Core Architecture, AMD Ryzen Master Utility

Specifications are taken from the manufacturer's published information and may change. Confirm critical values with our sales desk before ordering.

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Media

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Works with

Motherboards with the sTRX4 socket

Check the chipset supports this processor generation.

Memory (RAM)

CPU coolers

  • GIGABYTE GP-GIGABYTE GME 240I

    GIGABYTE

    GAMING 240 ICE

    GP-GIGABYTE GME 240I

    • 240 mm
    • 2 x 120 mm
    • Intel 1851/1700/115X/1200, AMD AM5/AM4
    View details
  • GIGABYTE GP-GIGABYTE GME 240

    GIGABYTE

    GAMING 240

    GP-GIGABYTE GME 240

    • 240 mm
    • 2 x 120 mm
    • Intel 1851/1700/115X/1200, AMD AM5/AM4
    View details
  • GIGABYTE GP-GIGABYTE GME 360I

    GIGABYTE

    GAMING 360 ICE

    GP-GIGABYTE GME 360I

    • 360 mm
    • 3 x 120 mm
    • Intel 1851/1700/115X/1200, AMD AM5/AM4
    View details
  • GIGABYTE GP-GIGABYTE GME 360

    GIGABYTE

    GAMING 360

    GP-GIGABYTE GME 360

    • 360 mm
    • 3 x 120 mm
    • Intel 1851/1700/115X/1200, AMD AM5/AM4
    View details

Support

Warranty and repairs

Warranty is as per AMD’s terms for this model. For products bought from us, call our service team with the invoice number, the model and the product’s serial number.

From AMD

Practical notes

  1. Update the motherboard BIOS if the board needs it for the processor generation, before fitting the processor.

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