Ryzen 9 7900X3D 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 7900X3D
2023
12 cores / 24 threads, 120 Watt
31.74
+56.6%

Ryzen 9 7900X3D outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX by an impressive 57% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Ryzen 9 7900X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking277130
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.8749.27
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperAMD Ryzen 9
Power efficiency7.6725.03
Architecture codenameZen+ (2018−2019)Raphael (2023−2024)
Release date13 August 2018 (6 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,799$599

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 7900X3D has 912% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Ryzen 9 7900X3D 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads6424
Base clock speed3 GHz4.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz5.6 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache96K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography12 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die size213 mm22x 71 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data47 °C
Number of transistors19,200 million13,140 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Ryzen 9 7900X3D 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 TR4AM5
Power consumption (TDP)250 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Ryzen 9 7900X3D. 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 Ryzen 9 7900X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Ryzen 9 7900X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR5-5200
Maximum memory size2 TiB128 GB
Maximum memory bandwidth93.867 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-AMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Ryzen 9 7900X3D.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data24

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 7900X3D 31.74
+56.6%

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 7900X3D 50410
+56.6%

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 7900X3D 2858
+137%

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 7900X3D 17585
+131%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 20.27 31.74
Recency 13 August 2018 4 January 2023
Physical cores 32 12
Threads 64 24
Chip lithography 12 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 250 Watt 120 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX has 166.7% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads.

Ryzen 9 7900X3D, on the other hand, has a 56.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, a 140% more advanced lithography process, and 108.3% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 7900X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX in performance tests.


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