AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X vs Intel Xeon W-3245

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X – 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 3990X features 64 processor cores and has the capability to manage 128 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2020 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X, you'll need a motherboard with a TRX4 (sTRX4) socket.
The Intel Xeon W-3245 features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-3245, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X Name Intel Xeon W-3245
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Family Intel Xeon W
3 Generation 7
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 Group Intel Xeon W-2200/3200
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has 64 CPU cores and can calculate 128 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Xeon W-3245 has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-3245 is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.6 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.9 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
128 Threads 32
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
64 CPU Cores 16
64x Cores 16x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon W-3245 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 140.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 6
2.0 TB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
102.4 GB/s Bandwidth 140.7 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2933
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 280 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 205 W watts.
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280 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 205 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 256.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Xeon W-3245 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 22.0 MB cache.
Q1/2020 Release date Q2/2019
-- Part Number --
32.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Castle Peak (Zen 2) Architecture Cascade Lake W
7 nm Technology 14 nm
TRX4 (sTRX4) Socket LGA 3647
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
3990 $ Release price 1990 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
256.0 MB L3-Cache 22.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.9 GHz
81100
81100
Intel Xeon W-3245
16C 32T @ 3.2 GHz
30307
30307

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.9 GHz
34670
34670
Intel Xeon W-3245
16C 32T @ 3.2 GHz
16108
16108

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.9 GHz
24763
24763
Intel Xeon W-3245
16C 32T @ 3.2 GHz
7444
7444

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.9 GHz
15832
15832
Intel Xeon W-3245
16C 32T @ 3.2 GHz
11698
11698

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.9 GHz
1639
1639
Intel Xeon W-3245
16C 32T @ 3.2 GHz
1369
1369

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.9 GHz
1219
1219
Intel Xeon W-3245
16C 32T @ 3.2 GHz
1164
1164

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.9 GHz
495
495
Intel Xeon W-3245
16C 32T @ 3.2 GHz
437
437