AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | Intel Core i7-3930K | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX or Intel Core i7-3930K - 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 Intel Core i7-3930K has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.80 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-3930K was released in Q4/2011. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition (24) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 (4) | CPU group | Intel Core i 3000X (4) |
2 | Generation | 3 |
Colfax (Zen+) | Architecture | Sandy Bridge E |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | 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 Intel Core i7-3930K has 6 CPU cores and 12 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3930K is at 3.20 GHz (3.80 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-3930K |
32 | Cores | 6 |
64 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.00 GHz | Frequency | 3.20 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.80 GHz |
3.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.80 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 Intel Core i7-3930K supports up to 64 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 | Intel Core i7-3930K |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | DDR3-1600 |
Max. Memory | 64 GB | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
93.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
16.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
64.00 MB | L3 Cache | 12.00 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 Intel Core i7-3930K has a TDP of 130 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 | Intel Core i7-3930K |
250 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 130 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 Intel Core i7-3930K is manufactured in 32 nm and has a 12.00 MB cache. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-3930K |
12 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
TR4 (SP3r2) | Socket | LGA 2011 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d (C2 Stepping) |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q3/2018 | Release date | Q4/2011 |
1799 $ | Release price | 480 $ |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | Intel Core i7-3930K |
Unknown | Unknown |