AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and the HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 64 core processor released in Q1/2020 with the HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2019. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | HiSilicon Kirin (29) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) | CPU group | HiSilicon Kirin 990 (3) |
3 | Generation | 8 |
Castle Peak (Zen 2) | Architecture | Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is a 64 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.90 GHz (4.30 GHz). The processor can compute 128 threads at the same time. The HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G clocks with 2.86 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Characteristic | HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G |
64 | Cores | 8 |
128 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
2.90 GHz (4.30 GHz) | A-Core | 2.86 GHz 2x Cortex-A76 |
-- | B-Core | 2.36 GHz 2x Cortex-A76 |
-- | C-Core | 1.95 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Characteristic | HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G |
-- | AI hardware | HUAWEI HiAI 2.0 |
-- | AI specifications | Da Vinci Architecture. 1x Ascend Lite + 1x Ascend Tiny |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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no iGPU | GPU | ARM Mali-G76 MP14 |
GPU frequency | 0.60 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.60 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | Bifrost 3 |
Technology | 7 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 14 |
-- | Shader | 224 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
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 | ARM Mali-G76 MP14 |
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 / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 2048 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X, while the HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of -- enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Characteristic | HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
2048 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | -- |
Yes | ECC | No |
32.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
256.00 MB | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
64 | PCIe lanes | -- |
126.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has a TDP of 280 W. The TDP of the HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G is 6 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Characteristic | HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G |
280 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 6 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has 288.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Characteristic | HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G |
7 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | -- |
TRX4 (sTRX4) | Socket | -- |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q1/2020 | Release date | Q3/2019 |
3990 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G
8C 8T @ 2.86 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G
8C 8T @ 2.86 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G
8C 8T @ 2.86 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G
8C 8T @ 2.86 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G
8C 8T @ 2.86 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G
8C 8T @ 2.86 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G
8C 8T @ 2.86 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G
8C 8T @ 2.86 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G
8C 8T @ 2.86 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G
8C 8T @ 2.86 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G
ARM Mali-G76 MP14 @ 0.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G
8C 8T @ 2.86 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G
8C 8T @ 2.86 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G
8C 8T @ 2.86 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.90 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G
8C 8T @ 2.86 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G
8C 8T @ 2.86 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G
8C 8T @ 2.86 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G |
Unknown | Unknown |