AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX features 32 processor cores and has the capability to manage 64 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX, you'll need a motherboard with a TR4 (SP3r2) socket.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X, you'll need a motherboard with a TRX4 (sTRX4) socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX Name AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Family AMD Ryzen Threadripper
2 Generation 3
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 Group AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.5 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.0 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
64 Threads 48
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
32 CPU Cores 24
32x Cores 24x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 2.0 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 4
0 bytes Max. Memory 2.0 TB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
93.8 GB/s Bandwidth 102.4 GB/s
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 250 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 280 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
250 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 280 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 64.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 128.0 MB cache.
Q3/2018 Release date Q4/2019
-- Part Number --
16.0 MB L2-Cache 12.0 MB
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
Colfax (Zen+) Architecture Castle Peak (Zen 2)
12 nm Technology 7 nm
TR4 (SP3r2) Socket TRX4 (sTRX4)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
1799 $ Release price 1435 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
64.0 MB L3-Cache 128.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
34255
34255
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.0 GHz
33213
33213

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
13875
13875
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.0 GHz
10282
10282

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
13552
13552
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.0 GHz
11463
11463

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.0 GHz
67.7
67.7
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.8 GHz
59.2
59.2