Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX vs Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
2020
64 cores / 128 threads, 280 Watt
50.29
+148%
Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
2018
32 cores / 64 threads, 250 Watt
20.27

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX by a whopping 148% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking34277
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation9.714.87
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperAMD Ryzen Threadripper
Power efficiency17.007.67
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Zen+ (2018−2019)
Release date7 February 2020 (4 years ago)13 August 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$3,999$1,799

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has 99% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 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)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads12864
Base clock speed2.9 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus rateno data4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier2930
L1 cache96K (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache256 MB64 MB
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm12 nm
Die size74 mm2213 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors3,800 million19,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketTR4Socket TR4
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt250 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX. 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 Threadripper 2990WX are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4 Quad-channel
Maximum memory size256 GB2 TiB
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth102.403 GB/s93.867 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card--

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX.

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
+148%
Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 20.27

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
+148%
Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 32193

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
+34.6%
Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 1206

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
+86.7%
Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 7607

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 50.29 20.27
Recency 7 February 2020 13 August 2018
Physical cores 64 32
Threads 128 64
Chip lithography 7 nm 12 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 250 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has a 148.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 71.4% more advanced lithography process.

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX, on the other hand, has 12% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX in performance tests.


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