AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2021. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c (2) |
3 | Generation | 2 |
Castle Peak (Zen 2) | Architecture | Kryo 468 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX | Predecessor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c |
-- | Successor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 |
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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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 clocks with 2.55 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 |
64 | Cores | 8 |
128 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
2.90 GHz (4.30 GHz) | A-Core | 2.55 GHz 2x Kryo 468 Gold |
-- | B-Core | 2.55 GHz 6x Kryo 468 Silver |
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 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 692 @ 5 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 | Qualcomm Adreno 618 |
GPU frequency | 0.70 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 6 |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | -- |
-- | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12.1 |
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 | Qualcomm Adreno 618 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 17.1 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
2048 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
32.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
256.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 is --. 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 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 |
280 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 8 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 |
7 nm | Technology | 8 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | -- |
TRX4 (sTRX4) | Socket | -- |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q1/2020 | Release date | Q2/2021 |
3990 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
Qualcomm Adreno 618 @ 0.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2
8C 8T @ 2.55 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 |
Unknown | Unknown |