AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Intel Xeon E-2278GEL | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and the Intel Xeon E-2278GEL 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 Xeon E-2278GEL which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2019. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | Intel Xeon E (44) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) | CPU group | Intel Xeon E-2200 (19) |
3 | Generation | 2 |
Castle Peak (Zen 2) | Architecture | Coffee Lake 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 Xeon E-2278GEL clocks with 2.00 GHz (3.90 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Characteristic | Intel Xeon E-2278GEL |
64 | Cores | 8 |
128 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
2.90 GHz | Frequency | 2.00 GHz |
4.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.90 GHz |
3.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.40 GHz |
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 UHD Graphics P630 |
GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.20 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 UHD Graphics P630 |
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 Xeon E-2278GEL 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 Xeon E-2278GEL |
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 | 16.00 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 Xeon E-2278GEL 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 Xeon E-2278GEL |
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 Xeon E-2278GEL is at 16.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Characteristic | Intel Xeon E-2278GEL |
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 | LGA 1151 |
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 | Q2/2019 |
3990 $ | Release price | 494 $ |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E-2278GEL
8C 16T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E-2278GEL
8C 16T @ 3.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E-2278GEL
8C 16T @ 3.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E-2278GEL
8C 16T @ 3.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E-2278GEL
8C 16T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E-2278GEL
8C 16T @ 3.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E-2278GEL
8C 16T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E-2278GEL
8C 16T @ 3.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E-2278GEL
8C 16T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E-2278GEL
8C 16T @ 3.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E-2278GEL
8C 16T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E-2278GEL
Intel UHD Graphics P630 @ 1.20 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E-2278GEL
8C 16T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E-2278GEL
8C 16T @ 2.40 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E-2278GEL
8C 16T @ 2.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E-2278GEL
8C 16T @ 3.90 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Xeon E-2278GEL
8C 16T @ 2.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Intel Xeon E-2278GEL |
Unknown | Unknown |