i7-3615QE vs Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core i7-3615QE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking	271	1521
Place by popularity	not in top-100	not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation	4.70	no data
Market segment	Desktop processor	Laptop
Series	AMD Ryzen Threadripper	no data
Power efficiency	7.67	7.41
Architecture codename	Zen+ (2018−2019)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date	13 August 2018 (6 years ago)	29 April 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)	$1,799	no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core i7-3615QE 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 cores	32 (Dotriaconta-Core)	4 (Quad-Core)
Threads	64	8
Base clock speed	3 GHz	2.3 GHz
Boost clock speed	4.2 GHz	3.3 GHz
Bus rate	4 × 8 GT/s	no data
Multiplier	30	no data
L1 cache	96K (per core)	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	512K (per core)	256 KB (per core)
L3 cache	64 MB	6144 KB (shared)
Chip lithography	12 nm	22 nm
Die size	213 mm2	160 mm2
Number of transistors	19,200 million	1,400 million
64 bit support	+	+
Windows 11 compatibility	+	-
Unlocked multiplier	+	-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core i7-3615QE 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 configuration	1 (Uniprocessor)	1
Socket	Socket TR4	Intel BGA1023
Power consumption (TDP)	250 Watt	45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core i7-3615QE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI	+	+
AVX	+	+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)	no data	+
Hyper-Threading Technology	no data	+
Precision Boost 2	+	no data

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core i7-3615QE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT

no data

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Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core i7-3615QE are enumerated here.

AMD-V	+	-
VT-d	no data	+
VT-x	no data	+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core i7-3615QE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory types	DDR4 Quad-channel	unknown Dual-channel
Maximum memory size	2 TiB	no data
Maximum memory bandwidth	93.867 GB/s	no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card

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Intel HD 4000

Synthetic benchmark performance

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

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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.

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Pros & cons summary

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Performance score	20.34	3.54
Recency	13 August 2018	29 April 2012
Physical cores	32	4
Threads	64	8
Chip lithography	12 nm	22 nm
Power consumption (TDP)	250 Watt	45 Watt

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