AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Apple A14 Bionic | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and the Apple A14 Bionic 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 Apple A14 Bionic which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2020. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) | CPU group | Apple A14 (1) |
3 | Generation | 14 |
Castle Peak (Zen 2) | Architecture | A14 (Firestorm/Icestorm) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | Predecessor | Apple A13 Bionic |
-- | Successor | Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) |
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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 Apple A14 Bionic clocks with 3.00 GHz, has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Characteristic | Apple A14 Bionic |
64 | Cores | 6 |
128 | Threads | 6 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
2.90 GHz (4.30 GHz) | A-Core | 3.00 GHz 2x Firestorm |
-- | B-Core | 1.82 GHz 4x Icestorm |
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 | Apple A14 Bionic |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS |
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 | Apple A14 |
GPU frequency | 1.46 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 11 |
Technology | 5 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 16 |
-- | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 6 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | -- |
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 | Apple A14 |
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 |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
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 Apple A14 Bionic supports a maximum of 6 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Characteristic | Apple A14 Bionic |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
2048 GB | Max. Memory | 6 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
32.00 MB | L2 Cache | 12.00 MB |
256.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 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 Apple A14 Bionic is 7.25 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 | Apple A14 Bionic |
280 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 7.25 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 Apple A14 Bionic is at 28.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Characteristic | Apple A14 Bionic |
7 nm | Technology | 5 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 | iOS |
Q1/2020 | Release date | Q3/2020 |
3990 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
Apple A14 @ 1.46 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Apple A14 Bionic
6C 6T @ 3.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Apple A14 Bionic |
Unknown | Apple iPhone 12 mini Apple iPhone 12 Apple iPhone 12 Pro Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max Apple iPad Air (4. Gen) |