i9-13900E vs Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
2018
32 cores / 64 threads, 250 Watt
21.04
Core i9-13900E
2023
24 cores / 32 threads, 65 Watt
22.25
+5.8%

Core i9-13900E outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX by a small 6% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core i9-13900E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking269245
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation5.02no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency7.6731.21
Architecture codenameZen+ (2018−2019)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date13 August 2018 (6 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,799no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core i9-13900E 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 cores32 (Dotriaconta-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads6432
Base clock speed3 GHz1.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache96K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography12 nm10 nm
Die size213 mm2257 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors19,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core i9-13900E 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
SocketSocket TR41700
Power consumption (TDP)250 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core i9-13900E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core i9-13900E technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core i9-13900E are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core i9-13900E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth93.867 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Intel UHD Graphics 770

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core i9-13900E.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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 2990WX 21.04
i9-13900E 22.25
+5.8%

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 2990WX 32193
i9-13900E 34049
+5.8%

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 2990WX 1207
i9-13900E 1573
+30.3%

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 2990WX 7546
i9-13900E 8381
+11.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 21.04 22.25
Recency 13 August 2018 4 January 2023
Physical cores 32 24
Threads 64 32
Chip lithography 12 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 250 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX has 33.3% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

i9-13900E, on the other hand, has a 5.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, a 20% more advanced lithography process, and 284.6% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core i9-13900E.


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