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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX or Intel Core Ultra 7 155H - 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 Ultra 7 155H has 16 cores with 22 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.80 GHz. The CPU supports up to 96 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H was released in Q4/2023. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | Intel Core Ultra 7 (10) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 (4) | CPU group | Intel Core Ultra 100H (5) |
2 | Generation | 1 |
Colfax (Zen+) | Architecture | Meteor Lake H |
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 Intel Core Ultra 7 155H has 16 CPU cores and 22 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is at 1.40 GHz (4.80 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
32 | Cores | 16 |
64 | Threads | 22 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.00 GHz (4.20 GHz) | A-Core | 1.40 GHz (4.80 GHz) 6x Redwood Cove |
-- | B-Core | 0.90 GHz (3.80 GHz) 8x Crestmont |
-- | C-Core | 0.70 GHz (2.50 GHz) 2x Crestmont |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
-- | AI hardware | Intel® AI Boost |
-- | AI specifications | Intel AI Boost @ 1.4 GHz (OpenVINO, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT) |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX or Intel Core Ultra 7 155H 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 | Intel Iris Xe 8 Core Graphics 128 EUs (Meteor Lake) |
GPU frequency | 0.60 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 2.25 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
Technology | 5 nm | |
Max. displays | 4 | |
-- | Compute units | 128 |
-- | Shader | 1024 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12.2 |
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 | Intel Iris Xe 8 Core Graphics 128 EUs (Meteor Lake) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
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 Intel Core Ultra 7 155H supports up to 96 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 120.0 GB/s. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | LPDDR5X-7500, DDR5-5600 |
Max. Memory | 96 GB | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
93.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 120.0 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
16.00 MB | L2 Cache | 18.00 MB |
64.00 MB | L3 Cache | 24.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
64 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
63.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 78.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is 250 W, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H has a TDP of 28 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 Ultra 7 155H |
250 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 28 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 115 W |
-- | TDP up | 65 W |
-- | TDP down | 20 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 110 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is manufactured in 12 nm and has 80.00 MB cache. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 42.00 MB cache. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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 | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
TR4 (SP3r2) | Socket | BGA 2049 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2018 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
1799 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
16C 22T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
16C 22T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
16C 22T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
16C 22T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
16C 22T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
16C 22T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
16C 22T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
16C 22T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
16C 22T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
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Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
Intel Iris Xe 8 Core Graphics 128 EUs (Meteor Lake) @ 2.25 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
16C 22T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
16C 22T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
16C 22T @ 1.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
16C 22T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
16C 22T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
16,825 CB R23 MC @ 75 W |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
Unknown | ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024) UX8406 |