Xeon Platinum 8173M vs Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
2020
64 cores / 128 threads, 280 Watt
52.20
+185%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X outperforms Xeon Platinum 8173M by a whopping 185% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Xeon Platinum 8173M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking33345
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation9.53no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperIntel Xeon Platinum
Power efficiency17.00no data
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Skylake (server) (2017−2019)
Release date7 February 2020 (4 years ago)no data (2024 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 Xeon Platinum 8173M 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)28 (Octacosa-Core)
Threads12856
Base clock speed2.9 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz2.1 GHz
Multiplier2921
L1 cache96K (per core)1.75 MB
L2 cache512K (per core)28 MB
L3 cache256 MB38.5 MB
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm14 nm
Die size74 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors3,800 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Xeon Platinum 8173M 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 configuration18 (Multiprocessor)
SocketTR4Socket P
Power consumption (TDP)280 Wattno data

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Xeon Platinum 8173M. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Xeon Platinum 8173M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Xeon Platinum 8173M are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Xeon Platinum 8173M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4-2666
Maximum memory size256 GB1,536 GB
Max memory channels46
Maximum memory bandwidth102.403 GB/s128.001 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Xeon Platinum 8173M.

PCIe version4.03.0
PCI Express lanesno data48

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 52.20
+185%
Xeon Platinum 8173M 18.31

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
+185%
Xeon Platinum 8173M 28025

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 52.20 18.31
Physical cores 64 28
Threads 128 56
Chip lithography 7 nm 14 nm

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has a 185.1% higher aggregate performance score, 128.6% more physical cores and 128.6% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon Platinum 8173M in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is a desktop processor while Xeon Platinum 8173M is a server/workstation one.


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