Phenom X4 9350e vs Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
2020
64 cores / 128 threads, 280 Watt
50.29
+4929%
Phenom X4 9350e
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
1.00

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X outperforms Phenom X4 9350e by a whopping 4929% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Phenom X4 9350e processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking342457
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation9.21no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency17.001.46
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Agena (2007−2008)
Release date7 February 2020 (4 years ago)July 2008 (16 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$3,999no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Phenom X4 9350e 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads1284
Base clock speed2.9 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz2 GHz
Multiplier29no data
L1 cache96K (per core)128 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache256 MB2 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm65 nm
Die size74 mm2285 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors3,800 million450 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Phenom X4 9350e 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
SocketTR4AM2+
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Phenom X4 9350e. 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 Phenom X4 9350e are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Phenom X4 9350e. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200no data
Maximum memory size256 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth102.403 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Phenom X4 9350e.

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 50.29
+4929%
Phenom X4 9350e 1.00

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
+4924%
Phenom X4 9350e 1590

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 50.29 1.00
Physical cores 64 4
Threads 128 4
Chip lithography 7 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has a 4929% higher aggregate performance score, 1500% more physical cores and 3100% more threads, and a 828.6% more advanced lithography process.

Phenom X4 9350e, on the other hand, has 330.8% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is our recommended choice as it beats the Phenom X4 9350e in performance tests.


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