AMD EPYC 7601 vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

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AMD EPYC 7601 CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
AMD EPYC 7601 AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD EPYC 7601 and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the AMD EPYC 7601 32 core processor released in Q3/2017 with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX which has 32 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2018.
AMD EPYC (111) Family AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13)
AMD EPYC 7001 (12) CPU group AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 (4)
1 Generation 2
Naples (Zen) Architecture Colfax (Zen+)
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD EPYC 7601 is a 32 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.20 GHz (3.20 GHz). The processor can compute 64 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX clocks with 3.00 GHz (4.20 GHz), has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel.

AMD EPYC 7601 Characteristic AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32 Cores 32
64 Threads 64
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking ? Yes
2.20 GHz Frequency 3.00 GHz
3.20 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 4.20 GHz
2.70 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 3.00 GHz

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor.

AMD EPYC 7601 Characteristic AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
Technology
Max. displays
-- Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
-- DirectX Version --

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.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 No
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC No
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

Up to GB of memory in a maximum of 8 memory channels is supported by the AMD EPYC 7601, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 93.8 GB/s enabled.

AMD EPYC 7601 Characteristic AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
DDR4-2666 Memory DDR4-2933
Max. Memory
8 (Octa Channel) Memory channels 4 (Quad Channel)
170.6 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 93.8 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
-- L2 Cache 16.00 MB
64.00 MB L3 Cache 64.00 MB
3.0 PCIe version 3.0
128 PCIe lanes 64
126.1 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth 63.0 GB/s

Thermal Management

The AMD EPYC 7601 has a TDP of 180 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is 250 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

AMD EPYC 7601 Characteristic AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
180 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 250 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The AMD EPYC 7601 has 64.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is at 80.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 12 nm.

AMD EPYC 7601 Characteristic AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
14 nm Technology 12 nm
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3
SP3 Socket TR4 (SP3r2)
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux
Q3/2017 Release date Q3/2018
4000 $ Release price 1799 $
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 4 CPU benchmarks
⌀ Multi core performance in 5 CPU benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD EPYC 7601 AMD EPYC 7601
32C 64T @ 3.20 GHz
903 (89%)
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz
1020 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD EPYC 7601 AMD EPYC 7601
32C 64T @ 2.70 GHz
6904 (40%)
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz
17204 (100%)

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. What is new is an optimized utilization of newer CPU architectures, e.g. based on the big.LITTLE concept and combining CPU cores of different sizes. The single-core benchmark only evaluates the performance of the fastest CPU core, the number of CPU cores in a processor is irrelevant here.
AMD EPYC 7601 AMD EPYC 7601
32C 64T @ 3.20 GHz
921 (77%)
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz
1193 (100%)

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. What is new is an optimized utilization of newer CPU architectures, e.g. based on the big.LITTLE concept and combining CPU cores of different sizes. The multi-core benchmark evaluates the performance of all of the processor's CPU cores. Virtual thread improvements such as AMD SMT or Intel's Hyper-Threading have a positive impact on the benchmark result.
AMD EPYC 7601 AMD EPYC 7601
32C 64T @ 2.70 GHz
7914 (77%)
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz
10282 (100%)

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD EPYC 7601 AMD EPYC 7601
32C 64T @ 3.20 GHz
307 (77%)
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz
398 (100%)

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD EPYC 7601 AMD EPYC 7601
32C 64T @ 2.70 GHz
7445 (65%)
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz
11463 (100%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
AMD EPYC 7601 AMD EPYC 7601
32C 64T @ 2.70 GHz
42247 (100%)
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz
32132 (76%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD EPYC 7601 AMD EPYC 7601
32C 64T @ 3.20 GHz
141 (81%)
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz
174 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD EPYC 7601 AMD EPYC 7601
32C 64T @ 2.70 GHz
4068 (78%)
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz
5189 (100%)

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD EPYC 7601 AMD EPYC 7601
32C 64T @ 3.20 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz
1103 (100%)

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD EPYC 7601 AMD EPYC 7601
32C 64T @ 2.70 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz
33213 (100%)

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

In the Blender Benchmark 3.1, the scenes "monster", "junkshop" and "classroom" are rendered and the time required by the system is measured. In our benchmark we test the CPU and not the graphics card. Blender 3.1 was presented as a standalone version in March 2022.
AMD EPYC 7601 AMD EPYC 7601
32C 64T @ 2.70 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz
479 (100%)

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Blender is a free 3D graphics software for rendering (creating) 3D bodies, which can also be textured and animated in the software. The Blender benchmark creates predefined scenes and measures the time (s) required for the entire scene. The shorter the time required, the better. We selected bmw27 as the benchmark scene.
AMD EPYC 7601 AMD EPYC 7601
32C 64T @ 2.70 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz
67.7 (100%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
AMD EPYC 7601 AMD EPYC 7601
32C 64T @ 2.20 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz
15823 (100%)

Devices using this processor

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