Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX vs Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
2018
32 cores / 64 threads, 250 Watt
20.27
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
2020
64 cores / 128 threads, 280 Watt
52.69
+160%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX by a whopping 160% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking27727
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.876.36
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperAMD Ryzen Threadripper
Power efficiency7.6717.81
Architecture codenameZen+ (2018−2019)Matisse (2019−2020)
Release date13 August 2018 (6 years ago)14 July 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,799$5,500

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX has 31% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 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)64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)
Threads64128
Base clock speed3 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier3027
L1 cache96K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache64 MB256 MB
Chip lithography12 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size213 mm274 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistors19,200 million3,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 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 TR4sWRX8
Power consumption (TDP)250 Watt280 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2, XFR 2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR4-3200
Maximum memory size2 TiB2 TiB
Maximum memory bandwidth93.867 GB/s204.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card--

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX.

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
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 52.69
+160%

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 Threadripper PRO 3995WX 83697
+160%

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 Threadripper PRO 3995WX 1572
+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 7607
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 13683
+79.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 20.27 52.69
Recency 13 August 2018 14 July 2020
Physical cores 32 64
Threads 64 128
Chip lithography 12 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 250 Watt 280 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX has 12% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX, on the other hand, has a 159.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 71.4% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is a desktop processor while Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX is a server/workstation one.


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