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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Intel Pentium G2020 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and the Intel Pentium G2020 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 Pentium G2020 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2013. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | Intel Pentium (150) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) | CPU group | Intel Pentium G2000 (4) |
3 | Generation | 4 |
Castle Peak (Zen 2) | Architecture | Ivy Bridge S |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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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 Pentium G2020 clocks with 2.90 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Characteristic | Intel Pentium G2020 |
64 | Cores | 2 |
128 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
2.90 GHz | Frequency | 2.90 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 (Ivy Bridge GT1) |
GPU frequency | 0.65 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.05 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 7 |
Technology | 22 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 6 |
-- | Shader | 48 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 11.0 |
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 (Ivy Bridge GT1) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode |
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 Pentium G2020 supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Characteristic | Intel Pentium G2020 |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR3-1333 |
2048 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
32.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
256.00 MB | L3 Cache | 3.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 2.0 |
64 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
126.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 8.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has a TDP of 280 W. The TDP of the Intel Pentium G2020 is 55 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 Pentium G2020 |
280 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 55 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 Intel Pentium G2020 is at 3.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 22 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Characteristic | Intel Pentium G2020 |
7 nm | Technology | 22 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 |
TRX4 (sTRX4) | Socket | LGA 1155 |
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 | Q2/2013 |
3990 $ | Release price | 48 $ |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Pentium G2020
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Pentium G2020
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Pentium G2020
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Pentium G2020
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Pentium G2020
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Pentium G2020
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Pentium G2020
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Intel Pentium G2020
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Pentium G2020
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Pentium G2020
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Pentium G2020
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Pentium G2020
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Pentium G2020
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Pentium G2020
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Pentium G2020
Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) @ 1.05 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Pentium G2020
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Pentium G2020
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Intel Pentium G2020 |
Unknown | Unknown |