Ryzen 7 5700X3D vs Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
2020
64 cores / 128 threads, 280 Watt
50.29
+203%
Ryzen 7 5700X3D
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 105 Watt
16.61

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X outperforms Ryzen 7 5700X3D by a whopping 203% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Ryzen 7 5700X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking34398
Place by popularitynot in top-10060
Cost-effectiveness evaluation9.7148.90
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency16.9914.96
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Vermeer (2020−2024)
Release date7 February 2020 (4 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$3,999$249

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 7 5700X3D has 404% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper 3990X.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Ryzen 7 5700X3D 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads12816
Base clock speed2.9 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz4.1 GHz
Multiplier29no data
L1 cache96K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache256 MB96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm7 nm
Die size74 mm274 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors3,800 million8,850 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Ryzen 7 5700X3D 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 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Ryzen 7 5700X3D. 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 Ryzen 7 5700X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Ryzen 7 5700X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4
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-N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Ryzen 7 5700X3D.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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
+203%
Ryzen 7 5700X3D 16.61

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
+203%
Ryzen 7 5700X3D 26382

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 1623
Ryzen 7 5700X3D 1924
+18.5%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 14204
+40.7%
Ryzen 7 5700X3D 10098

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 50.29 16.61
Recency 7 February 2020 8 January 2024
Physical cores 64 8
Threads 128 16
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 105 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has a 202.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 700% more physical cores and 700% more threads.

Ryzen 7 5700X3D, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, and 166.7% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 7 5700X3D in performance tests.


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