AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 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 AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X which has 32 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2019. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) |
3 | Generation | 3 |
Castle Peak (Zen 2) | Architecture | Castle Peak (Zen 2) |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
-- | 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 AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X clocks with 3.70 GHz (4.50 GHz), has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
64 | Cores | 32 |
128 | Threads | 64 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.90 GHz | Frequency | 3.70 GHz |
4.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.50 GHz |
3.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.80 GHz |
Memory & PCIeUp to 2048 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X supports a maximum of 2048 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
2048 GB | Max. Memory | 2048 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
32.00 MB | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
256.00 MB | L3 Cache | 128.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
64 | PCIe lanes | 64 |
126.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 126.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has a TDP of 280 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is 280 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 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
280 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has 288.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is at 144.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
7 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 |
TRX4 (sTRX4) | 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 |
Q1/2020 | Release date | Q4/2019 |
3990 $ | Release price | 1969 $ |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
Geekbench 6 MT: 15,832 / 3990 $ |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Geekbench 6 MT: 14,637 / 1969 $ |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
Unknown | Unknown |