AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Intel Pentium Gold G6600 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and the Intel Pentium Gold G6600 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 Gold G6600 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2020. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | Intel Pentium (150) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) | CPU group | Intel Pentium G6000 (12) |
3 | Generation | 10 |
Castle Peak (Zen 2) | Architecture | Comet Lake S |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | Predecessor | Intel Pentium Gold G5600 |
-- | 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 Gold G6600 clocks with 4.20 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Characteristic | Intel Pentium Gold G6600 |
64 | Cores | 2 |
128 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
2.90 GHz | Frequency | 4.20 GHz |
4.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
3.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
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 | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.10 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 9.5 |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 24 |
-- | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 64 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 630 |
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 / 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 Pentium Gold G6600 supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Characteristic | Intel Pentium Gold G6600 |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
2048 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
32.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
256.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 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 Pentium Gold G6600 is 58 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 Gold G6600 |
280 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 58 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 Pentium Gold G6600 is at 4.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Characteristic | Intel Pentium Gold G6600 |
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 |
TRX4 (sTRX4) | Socket | LGA 1200 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2020 | Release date | Q2/2020 |
3990 $ | Release price | 103 $ |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold G6600
2C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold G6600
2C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold G6600
2C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold G6600
2C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold G6600
2C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold G6600
2C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold G6600
2C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold G6600
2C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold G6600
2C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold G6600
2C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold G6600
2C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold G6600
2C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold G6600
2C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold G6600
Intel HD Graphics 630 @ 1.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold G6600
2C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold G6600
2C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Intel Pentium Gold G6600
2C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Intel Pentium Gold G6600 |
Unknown | Unknown |