Ryzen 7 9700X vs Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
2019
64 cores / 128 threads, 280 Watt
50.29
+116%
Ryzen 7 9700X
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
23.33

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X outperforms Ryzen 7 9700X by a whopping 116% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Ryzen 7 9700X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking34222
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation9.7153.31
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency17.0033.97
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date25 November 2019 (5 years ago)8 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$3,999$359

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 7 9700X has 449% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper 3990X.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Ryzen 7 9700X 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 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz5.5 GHz
Multiplier29no data
L1 cache4 MB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache32 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache256 MB32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm4 nm
Die size74 mm270.6 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors38740 Million8,315 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Ryzen 7 9700X 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
SocketTR4AM5
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Ryzen 7 9700X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataSMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Ryzen 7 9700X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Ryzen 7 9700X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5
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-AMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Ryzen 7 9700X.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data24

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
+116%
Ryzen 7 9700X 23.33

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
+116%
Ryzen 7 9700X 37065

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 50.29 23.33
Recency 25 November 2019 8 August 2024
Physical cores 64 8
Threads 128 16
Chip lithography 7 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has a 115.6% higher aggregate performance score, and 700% more physical cores and 700% more threads.

Ryzen 7 9700X, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 years, a 75% more advanced lithography process, and 330.8% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 7 9700X in performance tests.


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