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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Apple A9 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and the Apple A9 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 A9 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2015. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) | CPU group | Apple A9/A9X (2) |
3 | Generation | 9 |
Castle Peak (Zen 2) | Architecture | A9 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | Predecessor | Apple A8 |
-- | Successor | Apple A10 Fusion |
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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 A9 clocks with 1.85 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Characteristic | Apple A9 |
64 | Cores | 2 |
128 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
2.90 GHz | Frequency | 1.85 GHz |
4.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
3.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (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 A9 |
GPU frequency | 0.65 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 6 |
Technology | 16 nm | |
Max. displays | 1 | |
-- | Compute units | 24 |
-- | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 4 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 A9 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
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 A9 supports a maximum of 2 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Characteristic | Apple A9 |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR4-3200 |
2048 GB | Max. Memory | 2 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
32.00 MB | L2 Cache | 3.00 MB |
256.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 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 A9 is 5 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 A9 |
280 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 5 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 A9 is at 7.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 16 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Characteristic | Apple A9 |
7 nm | Technology | 16 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 | Q3/2015 |
3990 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple A9
Apple A9 @ 0.65 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple A9
2C 2T @ 1.85 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Apple A9 |
Unknown | Apple iPhone 6s Apple iPhone SE (1. Gen) |