AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Intel Core i3-6100E | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and the Intel Core i3-6100E 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 Intel Core i3-6100E which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2015. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | Intel Core i3 (205) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) | CPU group | Intel Core i 6000U (20) |
3 | Generation | 6 |
Castle Peak (Zen 2) | Architecture | Skylake U |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i3-7100E |
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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 Intel Core i3-6100E clocks with 2.70 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-6100E |
64 | Cores | 2 |
128 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
2.90 GHz | Frequency | 2.70 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 | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.95 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 9 |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 24 |
-- | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
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 | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
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 Intel Core i3-6100E supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-6100E |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR3-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600 |
2048 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
32.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
256.00 MB | L3 Cache | 3.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
64 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
126.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 15.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has a TDP of 280 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i3-6100E is 35 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 | Intel Core i3-6100E |
280 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has 288.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of Intel Core i3-6100E is at 3.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-6100E |
7 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
TRX4 (sTRX4) | Socket | BGA 1440 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2020 | Release date | Q4/2015 |
3990 $ | Release price | 225 $ |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-6100E
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-6100E
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-6100E
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-6100E
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-6100E
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-6100E
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-6100E
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-6100E
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-6100E
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-6100E
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-6100E
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-6100E
Intel HD Graphics 530 @ 0.95 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-6100E
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-6100E
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-6100E
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-6100E
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-6100E
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Intel Core i3-6100E |
Unknown | Unknown |