EPYC 7402P vs Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
2018
32 cores / 64 threads, 250 Watt
20.27
EPYC 7402P
2019
24 cores / 48 threads, 180 Watt
27.81
+37.2%

EPYC 7402P outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX by a substantial 37% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and EPYC 7402P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking277171
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.8614.05
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperAMD EPYC
Power efficiency7.6714.62
Architecture codenameZen+ (2018−2019)Zen 2 (2017−2020)
Release date6 August 2018 (6 years ago)7 August 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,799$1,250

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

EPYC 7402P has 189% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and EPYC 7402P 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)
Threads6448
Base clock speed3 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz3.35 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier3028
L1 cache3 MB1.5 MB
L2 cache16 MB12 MB
L3 cache64 MB128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography12 nm7 nm, 14 nm
Die size213 mm2192 mm2
Number of transistors19200 Million4,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and EPYC 7402P 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 TR4TR4
Power consumption (TDP)250 Watt180 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and EPYC 7402P. 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 7402P are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and EPYC 7402P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR4 Eight-channel
Maximum memory size2 TiB4 TiB
Maximum memory bandwidth93.867 GB/s204.763 GB/s

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
EPYC 7402P 27.81
+37.2%

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
EPYC 7402P 44176
+37.2%

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 1206
+1.3%
EPYC 7402P 1190

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 7607
EPYC 7402P 9541
+25.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 20.27 27.81
Recency 6 August 2018 7 August 2019
Physical cores 32 24
Threads 64 48
Chip lithography 12 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 250 Watt 180 Watt

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

EPYC 7402P, on the other hand, has a 37.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, a 71.4% more advanced lithography process, and 38.9% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 7402P is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is a desktop processor while EPYC 7402P is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and EPYC 7402P, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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