AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | Intel Xeon Platinum 9242 | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX or Intel Xeon Platinum 9242 - 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 Xeon Platinum 9242 has 48 cores with 96 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.80 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 12 memory channels. The Intel Xeon Platinum 9242 was released in Q3/2019. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | Intel Xeon Platinum (89) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 (4) | CPU group | Intel Xeon Platinum 8200/9200 (21) |
2 | Generation | 2 |
Colfax (Zen+) | Architecture | Cascade Lake |
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 Xeon Platinum 9242 has 48 CPU cores and 96 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 9242 is at 2.30 GHz (3.80 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Platinum 9242 |
32 | Cores | 48 |
64 | Threads | 96 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.00 GHz | Frequency | 2.30 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.80 GHz |
3.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.50 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 Xeon Platinum 9242 supports up to GB of memory in 12 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 281.4 GB/s. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Platinum 9242 |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
Max. Memory | ||
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 12 |
93.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 281.4 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
16.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
64.00 MB | L3 Cache | 71.50 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
64 | PCIe lanes | 48 |
63.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 47.3 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is 250 W, while the Intel Xeon Platinum 9242 has a TDP of 350 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 Xeon Platinum 9242 |
250 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 350 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 Xeon Platinum 9242 is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 71.50 MB cache. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Platinum 9242 |
12 nm | Technology | 14 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, AVX2, AVX-512 |
TR4 (SP3r2) | Socket | LGA 3647 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q3/2018 | Release date | Q3/2019 |
1799 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 9242
48C 96T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 9242
48C 96T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 9242
48C 96T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 9242
48C 96T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 9242
48C 96T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 9242
48C 96T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 9242
48C 96T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 9242
48C 96T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 9242
48C 96T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 9242
48C 96T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 9242
48C 96T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 9242
48C 96T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 9242
48C 96T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 9242
48C 96T @ 2.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | Intel Xeon Platinum 9242 |
Unknown | Unknown |