i9-9990XE vs Ryzen 9 3900

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 3900
2019
12 cores / 24 threads, 65 Watt
19.34
+1.8%
Core i9-9990XE
2018
14 cores / 28 threads, 255 Watt
18.99

Ryzen 9 3900 outperforms Core i9-9990XE by a minimal 2% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 3900 and Core i9-9990XE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking300311
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation20.752.94
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Matisse (Ryzen 3000 Desktop)Intel Core i9
Power efficiency28.167.05
Architecture codenameMatisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
Release date24 September 2019 (5 years ago)19 October 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$499$2,800

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 3900 has 606% better value for money than i9-9990XE.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 3900 and Core i9-9990XE basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores12 (Dodeca-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads2428
Base clock speed3.1 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 3.0
Bus rateno data4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplierno data40
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB19.25 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm14 nm
Die size2x 74 mm2no data
Number of transistors7,600 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 3900 and Core i9-9990XE compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11 (Uniprocessor)
SocketAM42066
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt255 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 3900 and Core i9-9990XE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions86x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, Precision Boost 2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 3900 and Core i9-9990XE are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 3900 and Core i9-9990XE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4 Quad-channel
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidth51.196 GB/s85.33 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 3900 and Core i9-9990XE.

PCIe version4.03.0
PCI Express lanes2444

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ryzen 9 3900 19.34
+1.8%
i9-9990XE 18.99

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ryzen 9 3900 30722
+1.9%
i9-9990XE 30162

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 19.34 18.99
Recency 24 September 2019 19 October 2018
Physical cores 12 14
Threads 24 28
Chip lithography 7 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 255 Watt

Ryzen 9 3900 has a 1.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 months, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 292.3% lower power consumption.

i9-9990XE, on the other hand, has 16.7% more physical cores and 16.7% more threads.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Ryzen 9 3900 and Core i9-9990XE.


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