Ryzen 9 3950X vs Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
2018
32 cores / 64 threads, 250 Watt
20.27
Ryzen 9 3950X
2019
16 cores / 32 threads, 105 Watt
24.37
+20.2%

Ryzen 9 3950X outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX by a significant 20% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Ryzen 9 3950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking277210
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.8718.76
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperAMD Ryzen 9
Power efficiency7.6721.96
Architecture codenameZen+ (2018−2019)Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)
Release date13 August 2018 (6 years ago)14 November 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,799$799

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 3950X has 285% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Ryzen 9 3950X 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads6432
Base clock speed3 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache96K (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache64 MB64 MB
Chip lithography12 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size213 mm22 x 72 mm + 125 mm (IO-Die) mm2
Number of transistors19,200 million19,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Ryzen 9 3950X 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 TR4AM4
Power consumption (TDP)250 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Ryzen 9 3950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno data86x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, Precision Boost 2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Ryzen 9 3950X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Ryzen 9 3950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR4 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size2 TiB128 GB
Maximum memory bandwidth93.867 GB/s51.196 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 2990WX 20.27
Ryzen 9 3950X 24.37
+20.2%

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
Ryzen 9 3950X 38715
+20.3%

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 2990WX 1206
Ryzen 9 3950X 1730
+43.4%

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
Ryzen 9 3950X 10784
+41.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 20.27 24.37
Recency 13 August 2018 14 November 2019
Physical cores 32 16
Threads 64 32
Chip lithography 12 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 250 Watt 105 Watt

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

Ryzen 9 3950X, on the other hand, has a 20.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, a 71.4% more advanced lithography process, and 138.1% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 3950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX in performance tests.


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