EPYC 9534 vs Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
2020
64 cores / 128 threads, 280 Watt
50.29
EPYC 9534
2022
64 cores / 128 threads, 280 Watt
59.10
+17.5%

EPYC 9534 outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 3990X by a moderate 18% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and EPYC 9534 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3417
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation9.712.87
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperAMD EPYC
Power efficiency17.0019.98
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Genoa (2022−2023)
Release date7 February 2020 (4 years ago)10 November 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$3,999$8,803

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has 238% better value for money than EPYC 9534.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and EPYC 9534 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 GHz2.45 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz3.7 GHz
Multiplier2924.5
L1 cache96K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache256 MB256 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die size74 mm28x 72 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors3,800 million52,560 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and EPYC 9534 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 configuration12
SocketTR4SP5
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt280 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and EPYC 9534. 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 3990X and EPYC 9534 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and EPYC 9534. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size256 GB6 TiB
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth102.403 GB/s460.8 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and EPYC 9534.

PCIe version4.05.0
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 9534 59.10
+17.5%

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 9534 93884
+17.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 50.29 59.10
Recency 7 February 2020 10 November 2022
Chip lithography 7 nm 5 nm

EPYC 9534 has a 17.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 9534 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is a desktop processor while EPYC 9534 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and EPYC 9534, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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