Ryzen 3 4300G vs Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
2019
64 cores / 128 threads, 280 Watt
51.25
+640%
Ryzen 3 4300G
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
6.93

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X outperforms Ryzen 3 4300G by a whopping 640% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Ryzen 3 4300G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking341020
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation9.14no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperAMD Ryzen 3
Power efficiency17.009.90
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Renoir (2020−2023)
Release date25 November 2019 (4 years ago)21 July 2020 (4 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 Ryzen 3 4300G 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)
Threads1288
Base clock speed2.9 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz4 GHz
Multiplier2938
L1 cache4 MB256 KB
L2 cache32 MB2 MB
L3 cache256 MB4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm7 nm
Die size74 mm2156 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors38740 Million9800 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Ryzen 3 4300G 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
SocketTR4AM4
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Ryzen 3 4300G. 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 Ryzen 3 4300G are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Ryzen 3 4300G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size256 GB128 GB
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth102.403 GB/s51.196 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 2000/3000)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Ryzen 3 4300G.

PCIe version4.03.0

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 51.25
+640%
Ryzen 3 4300G 6.93

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
+640%
Ryzen 3 4300G 10802

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 51.25 6.93
Recency 25 November 2019 21 July 2020
Physical cores 64 4
Threads 128 8
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has a 639.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 1500% more physical cores and 1500% more threads.

Ryzen 3 4300G, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 7 months, and 330.8% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 3 4300G in performance tests.


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