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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - 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 Threadripper 3960X has 24 cores with 48 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X was released in Q4/2019. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 (4) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) |
2 | Generation | 3 |
Colfax (Zen+) | Architecture | Castle Peak (Zen 2) |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
-- | 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 Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has 24 CPU cores and 48 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is at 3.80 GHz (4.50 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
32 | Cores | 24 |
64 | Threads | 48 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.00 GHz | Frequency | 3.80 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.50 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 Threadripper 3960X supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 4 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 Threadripper 3960X |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
Max. Memory | 2048 GB | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
93.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
16.00 MB | L2 Cache | 12.00 MB |
64.00 MB | L3 Cache | 128.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
64 | PCIe lanes | 64 |
63.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 126.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is 250 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 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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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
250 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 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 Threadripper 3960X is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 140.00 MB cache. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
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 | TRX4 (sTRX4) |
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 | Q4/2019 |
1799 $ | Release price | 1435 $ |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
Geekbench 6 MT: 10,282 / 1799 $ |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Geekbench 6 MT: 13,875 / 1435 $ |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
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