AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and the Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) 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 Ultra (64-GPU) which has 20 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2022. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | Apple M series (23) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) | CPU group | Apple M1 (9) |
3 | Generation | 1 |
Castle Peak (Zen 2) | Architecture | M1 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Apple M2 Ultra (76-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 M1 Ultra (64-GPU) clocks with 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz), has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Characteristic | Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) |
64 | Cores | 20 |
128 | Threads | 20 |
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) 16x Firestorm |
-- | B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.06 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 M1 Ultra (64-GPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 32 Neural cores @ 22 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 M1 Ultra (64 Core) |
GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.30 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 1 |
Technology | 5 nm | |
Max. displays | 5 | |
-- | Compute units | 1024 |
-- | Shader | 8192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 64 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 Ultra (64 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 Ultra (64-GPU) supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 819.2 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Characteristic | Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
2048 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 819.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
32.00 MB | L2 Cache | 52.00 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 Ultra (64-GPU) is 60 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 Ultra (64-GPU) |
280 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 60 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 120 W |
-- | 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 M1 Ultra (64-GPU) is at 52.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Characteristic | Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) |
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 | Q1/2022 |
3990 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
Apple M1 Ultra (64 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 0.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 3.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU)
20C 20T @ 0.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Apple M1 Ultra (64-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple Mac Studio (2022) |