AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX | Intel Core i7-990X | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX or Intel Core i7-990X - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX has 64 cores with 128 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. Up to 2048 GB of memory is supported in 8 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX was released in Q1/2022. The Intel Core i7-990X has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.73 GHz. The CPU supports up to 24 GB of memory in 3 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-990X was released in Q1/2011. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO (15) | Family | Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition (24) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000 (5) | CPU group | Intel Core i7 900 (4) |
4 | Generation | 1 |
Chagall (Zen 3) | Architecture | Gulftown |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX | Predecessor | -- |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX has 64 CPU cores and can calculate 128 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is 2.70 GHz (4.50 GHz) while the Intel Core i7-990X has 6 CPU cores and 12 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-990X is at 3.46 GHz (3.73 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-990X |
64 | Cores | 6 |
128 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.70 GHz | Frequency | 3.46 GHz |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.73 GHz |
3.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX can use up to 2048 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s. The Intel Core i7-990X supports up to 24 GB of memory in 3 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 25.6 GB/s. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-990X |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR3-1066 |
2048 GB | Max. Memory | 24 GB |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 3 |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
32.00 MB | L2 Cache | 1.50 MB |
256.00 MB | L3 Cache | 12.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
128 | PCIe lanes | -- |
252.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is 280 W, while the Intel Core i7-990X has a TDP of 130 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-990X |
280 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 130 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is manufactured in 7 nm and has 288.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i7-990X is manufactured in 32 nm and has a 13.50 MB cache. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-990X |
7 nm | Technology | 32 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 |
WRX8 (sWRX8) | Socket | LGA 1366 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q1/2011 |
-- | Release price | 1059 $ |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
64C 128T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-990X
6C 12T @ 3.73 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-990X
6C 12T @ 3.46 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
64C 128T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-990X
6C 12T @ 3.73 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-990X
6C 12T @ 3.46 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-990X
6C 12T @ 3.46 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
64C 128T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-990X
6C 12T @ 3.73 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-990X
6C 12T @ 3.46 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
64C 128T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-990X
6C 12T @ 3.73 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-990X
6C 12T @ 3.46 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
64C 128T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-990X
6C 12T @ 3.46 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX | Intel Core i7-990X |
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