AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 - 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 Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX has 32 cores with 64 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX was released in Q3/2018. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 was released in Q3/2019. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (78) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 (4) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 3000 (15) |
2 | Generation | 3 |
Colfax (Zen+) | Architecture | Matisse (Zen 2) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe 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 3.00 GHz (4.20 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 has 6 CPU cores and 12 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is at 3.60 GHz (4.20 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
32 | Cores | 6 |
64 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.00 GHz | Frequency | 3.60 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.20 GHz |
3.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.00 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX can use up to GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 93.8 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
Max. Memory | 128 GB | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
93.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
16.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
64.00 MB | L3 Cache | 32.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
64 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
63.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is 250 W, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
250 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is manufactured in 12 nm and has 80.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 32.00 MB cache. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
12 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 |
TR4 (SP3r2) | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2018 | Release date | Q3/2019 |
1799 $ | Release price | 185 $ |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
9,150 CB R23 MC @ 87 W |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
Unknown | One Gaming PC Ryzen 5 3600 Lenono IdeaCentre T540-15AMA G HP Pavilion Gaming TG01-0201ng schwarz (9HP03EA#ABD) |