EPYC 7713P vs Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
2020
64 cores / 128 threads, 280 Watt
50.29
EPYC 7713P
2021
64 cores / 128 threads, 225 Watt
51.12
+1.7%

EPYC 7713P outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 3990X by a minimal 2% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and EPYC 7713P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3432
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation9.717.13
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperAMD EPYC
Power efficiency16.9921.49
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Milan (2021−2023)
Release date7 February 2020 (4 years ago)15 March 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$3,999$5,010

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has 36% better value for money than EPYC 7713P.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and EPYC 7713P 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)64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)
Threads128128
Base clock speed2.9 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz3.68 GHz
Multiplier2920
L1 cache96K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache256 MB256 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm7 nm+
Die size74 mm28x 81 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors3,800 million33,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and EPYC 7713P 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 configuration11
SocketTR4SP3
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt225 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and EPYC 7713P. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and EPYC 7713P are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and EPYC 7713P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size256 GB4 TiB
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth102.403 GB/s204.795 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and EPYC 7713P.

PCIe version4.04.0
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 3990X 50.29
EPYC 7713P 51.12
+1.7%

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
EPYC 7713P 81201
+1.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 50.29 51.12
Recency 7 February 2020 15 March 2021
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 225 Watt

EPYC 7713P has a 1.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 24.4% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and EPYC 7713P.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is a desktop processor while EPYC 7713P is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and EPYC 7713P, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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