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AMD EPYC 7F72 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | |
CPU comparisonAMD EPYC 7F72 or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD EPYC 7F72 has 24 cores with 48 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.70 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 8 memory channels. The AMD EPYC 7F72 was released in Q2/2020. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has 64 cores with 128 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X was released in Q1/2020. |
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AMD EPYC | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper |
AMD EPYC 7002 | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 |
2 | Generation | 3 |
Rome (Zen 2) | Architecture | Castle Peak (Zen 2) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD EPYC 7F72 has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7F72 is 3.20 GHz (3.70 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has 64 CPU cores and 128 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is at --. |
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24 | Cores | 64 |
48 | Threads | 128 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.20 GHz | Frequency | 2.90 GHz |
3.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.30 GHz |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.20 GHz |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors 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. |
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-- | AI hardware | -- |
-- | AI specifications | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe AMD EPYC 7F72 or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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no iGPU | GPU | no iGPU |
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Hardware codec supportA 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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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 & PCIeThe AMD EPYC 7F72 can use up to GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 204.8 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 102.4 GB/s. |
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DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
Max. Memory | 2048 GB | |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
204.8 GB/s | Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
L2 Cache | 32.00 MB | |
192.00 MB | L3 Cache | 256.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
128 | PCIe lanes | 64 |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD EPYC 7F72 is 240 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has a TDP of 280 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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240 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD EPYC 7F72 is manufactured in 7 nm and has 192.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 192.00 MB cache. |
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7 nm | Technology | 7 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 | TRX4 (sTRX4) |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q2/2020 | Release date | Q1/2020 |
2450 $ | Release price | 3990 $ |
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AMD EPYC 7F72
24C 48T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7F72
24C 48T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7F72
24C 48T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7F72
24C 48T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7F72
24C 48T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7F72
24C 48T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7F72
24C 48T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7F72
24C 48T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7F72
24C 48T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7F72
24C 48T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7F72
24C 48T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7F72
24C 48T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7F72
24C 48T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7F72
24C 48T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7F72
24C 48T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD EPYC 7F72 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X |
Unknown | Unknown |