i5-4400E vs Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
2020
64 cores / 128 threads, 280 Watt
52.20
+2362%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X outperforms Core i5-4400E by a whopping 2362% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Core i5-4400E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking331892
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation9.14no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperIntel Core i5
Power efficiency17.005.22
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date7 February 2020 (4 years ago)1 October 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$3,999$266

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Core i5-4400E 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 cores64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads1284
Base clock speed2.9 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz3.3 GHz
Multiplier29no data
L1 cache96K (per core)128 KB
L2 cache512K (per core)512 KB
L3 cache256 MB3 MB
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm22 nm
Die size74 mm2130 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors3,800 million960 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Core i5-4400E 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 configuration1no data
SocketTR4FCBGA1364
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt37 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Core i5-4400E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Core i5-4400E are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Core i5-4400E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR3
Maximum memory size256 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth102.403 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Intel HD Graphics 4600

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Core i5-4400E.

PCIe version4.0no data

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 3990X 52.20
+2362%
i5-4400E 2.12

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 3990X 79889
+2357%
i5-4400E 3251

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 52.20 2.12
Recency 7 February 2020 1 October 2013
Physical cores 64 2
Threads 128 4
Chip lithography 7 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 37 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has a 2362.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 3100% more physical cores and 3100% more threads, and a 214.3% more advanced lithography process.

i5-4400E, on the other hand, has 656.8% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-4400E in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is a desktop processor while Core i5-4400E is a notebook one.


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