AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Apple M1 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and the Apple M1 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 M1 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2020. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | Apple M series (30) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) | CPU group | Apple M1 (9) |
3 | Generation | 1 |
Castle Peak (Zen 2) | Architecture | M1 |
Desktop | Segment | Notebook |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Apple M2 |
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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 M1 clocks with 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Characteristic | Apple M1 |
64 | Cores | 8 |
128 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
2.90 GHz (4.30 GHz) | A-Core | 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 4x Firestorm |
-- | B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 4x Icestorm |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Characteristic | Apple M1 |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
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 M1 (8 Core) |
GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.30 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 1 |
Technology | 5 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 128 |
-- | Shader | 1024 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 8 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 M1 (8 Core) |
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 |
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 M1 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 68.2 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Characteristic | Apple M1 |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
2048 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 68.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
32.00 MB | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
256.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
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 M1 is 18 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 M1 |
280 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 18 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 20 W |
-- | TDP down | 10 W |
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 M1 is at 16.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Characteristic | Apple M1 |
7 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8.5-A (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
TRX4 (sTRX4) | Socket | -- |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | macOS |
Q1/2020 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
3990 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple M1
Apple M1 (8 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
2.90 GHz |
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Apple M1
7,759 CB R23 MC @ 18 W |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Apple M1
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Apple M1 |
Unknown | Apple iMac 24 (2021) Apple MacBook Pro 13 (L2020) Apple MacBook Air (2020) Apple Mac mini (2020) Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021) Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Apple iPad Air (2022) |