AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | AMD A8-4555M | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX or AMD A8-4555M - 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 A8-4555M has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD A8-4555M was released in Q3/2012. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | AMD A (112) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 (4) | CPU group | AMD A8-4000M (2) |
2 | Generation | 2 |
Colfax (Zen+) | Architecture | Trinity (Piledriver) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
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 A8-4555M has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD A8-4555M is at 1.60 GHz (2.40 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | Characteristic | AMD A8-4555M |
32 | Cores | 4 |
64 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.00 GHz | Frequency | 1.60 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 2.40 GHz |
3.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.40 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX or AMD A8-4555M 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 | AMD Radeon HD 7600G |
GPU frequency | 0.32 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.43 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 4 |
Technology | 32 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 6 |
-- | Shader | 384 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 1 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 11 |
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 iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 7600G |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
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 A8-4555M supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 21.3 GB/s. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | Characteristic | AMD A8-4555M |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | DDR3-1333 |
Max. Memory | ||
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
93.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
16.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
64.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
64 | PCIe lanes | -- |
63.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is 250 W, while the AMD A8-4555M has a TDP of 19 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 A8-4555M |
250 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 19 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is manufactured in 12 nm and has 80.00 MB cache. The AMD A8-4555M is manufactured in 32 nm and has a 4.00 MB cache. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | Characteristic | AMD A8-4555M |
12 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Unknown |
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, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
TR4 (SP3r2) | Socket | FP2 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | |
Q3/2018 | Release date | Q3/2012 |
1799 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD A8-4555M
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD A8-4555M
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD A8-4555M
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD A8-4555M
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD A8-4555M
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD A8-4555M
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD A8-4555M
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD A8-4555M
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD A8-4555M
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD A8-4555M
AMD Radeon HD 7600G @ 0.43 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD A8-4555M
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD A8-4555M
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD A8-4555M
4C 4T @ 1.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD A8-4555M
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD A8-4555M
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | AMD A8-4555M |
Unknown | Unknown |