Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX vs Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
2018
16 cores / 32 threads, 180 Watt
18.55
Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
2018
32 cores / 64 threads, 250 Watt
20.27
+9.3%

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 2950X by a small 9% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking323277
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation8.444.86
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperAMD Ryzen Threadripper
Power efficiency9.757.67
Architecture codenameZEN+ (2018−2019)Zen+ (2018−2019)
Release date6 August 2018 (6 years ago)6 August 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$899$1,799

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has 74% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads3264
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier3530
L1 cache1.5 MB3 MB
L2 cache8 MB16 MB
L3 cache32 MB64 MB
Chip lithography12 nm12 nm
Die size213 mm2213 mm2
Number of transistors9600 Million19200 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1 (Uniprocessor)
SocketSocket TR4Socket TR4
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt250 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR4 Quad-channel
Maximum memory size2 TiB2 TiB
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth93.867 GB/s93.867 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card--

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 Threadripper 2950X 18.55
Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 20.27
+9.3%

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 Threadripper 2950X 29459
Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 32193
+9.3%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 1263
+4.7%
Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 1206

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 8504
+11.8%
Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 7607

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.55 20.27
Physical cores 16 32
Threads 32 64
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 250 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has 38.9% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX, on the other hand, has a 9.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX.


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