EPYC 7262 vs Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
2018
32 cores / 64 threads, 250 Watt
20.27
+55%
EPYC 7262
2019
8 cores / 16 threads, 155 Watt
13.08

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX outperforms EPYC 7262 by an impressive 55% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and EPYC 7262 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking278580
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.8610.00
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperAMD EPYC
Power efficiency7.677.98
Architecture codenameZen+ (2018−2019)Zen 2 (2017−2020)
Release date13 August 2018 (6 years ago)7 August 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,799$575

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

EPYC 7262 has 106% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and EPYC 7262 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads6416
Base clock speed3 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz3.4 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier3032
L1 cache96K (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography12 nm7 nm, 14 nm
Die size213 mm2192 mm2
Number of transistors19,200 million3,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and EPYC 7262 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)2 (Multiprocessor)
SocketSocket TR4SP3
Power consumption (TDP)250 Watt155 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and EPYC 7262. 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 2990WX and EPYC 7262 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and EPYC 7262. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR4 Eight-channel
Maximum memory size2 TiB4 TiB
Max memory channelsno data8
Maximum memory bandwidth93.867 GB/s204.763 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and EPYC 7262.

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data128

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 20.27
+55%
EPYC 7262 13.08

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
+54.9%
EPYC 7262 20779

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 20.27 13.08
Recency 13 August 2018 7 August 2019
Physical cores 32 8
Threads 64 16
Chip lithography 12 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 250 Watt 155 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX has a 55% higher aggregate performance score, and 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

EPYC 7262, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 11 months, a 71.4% more advanced lithography process, and 61.3% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is our recommended choice as it beats the EPYC 7262 in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is a desktop processor while EPYC 7262 is a server/workstation one.


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