AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX or AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX – 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 PRO 3995WX features 64 processor cores and has the capability to manage 128 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX, you'll need a motherboard with a WRX8 (sWRX8) socket.
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.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX Name AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO Family AMD Ryzen Threadripper
3 Generation 3
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3000 Group AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX has 64 CPU cores and can calculate 128 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX is 2.7 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 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.
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
2.7 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
128 Threads 128
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
64 CPU Cores 64
64x Cores 64x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 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 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 204.8 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 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.
8 Memory channels 4
2.0 TB Max. Memory 2.0 TB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
204.8 GB/s Bandwidth 102.4 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

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.
95 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
280 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 280 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 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 AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2020
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32.0 MB L2-Cache 32.0 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
Castle Peak (Zen 2) Architecture Castle Peak (Zen 2)
7 nm Technology 7 nm
WRX8 (sWRX8) Socket TRX4 (sTRX4)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
5489 $ Release price 3990 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
256.0 MB L3-Cache 256.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
64C 128T @ 2.7 GHz
20256
20256
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.9 GHz
15832
15832