Intel Xeon Gold 6240R | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Xeon Gold 6240R or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X - 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 Intel Xeon Gold 6240R has 24 cores with 48 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.00 GHz. Up to 1024 GB of memory is supported in 6 memory channels. The Intel Xeon Gold 6240R was released in Q1/2020. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has 64 cores with 128 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X was released in Q1/2020. |
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Intel Xeon Gold (163) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
Intel Xeon Gold 5200/6200 (55) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) |
2 | Generation | 3 |
Cascade Lake | Architecture | Castle Peak (Zen 2) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon Gold 6240R has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6240R is 2.40 GHz (4.00 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has 64 CPU cores and 128 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is at 2.90 GHz (4.30 GHz). |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6240R | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X |
24 | Cores | 64 |
48 | Threads | 128 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.40 GHz | Frequency | 2.90 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.30 GHz |
2.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.20 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Xeon Gold 6240R can use up to 1024 GB of memory in 6 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 140.7 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s. |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6240R | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
1024 GB | Max. Memory | 2048 GB |
6 (Hexa Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
140.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 32.00 MB |
38.50 MB | L3 Cache | 256.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
48 | PCIe lanes | 64 |
47.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 126.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Xeon Gold 6240R is 165 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has a TDP of 280 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6240R | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X |
165 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
76 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon Gold 6240R is manufactured in 14 nm and has 38.50 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 288.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6240R | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 3647 | Socket | TRX4 (sTRX4) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2020 | Release date | Q1/2020 |
3950 $ | Release price | 3990 $ |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6240R
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6240R
24C 48T @ 2.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6240R
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6240R
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6240R
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6240R
24C 48T @ 2.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6240R
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6240R
24C 48T @ 2.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6240R
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6240R
24C 48T @ 2.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6240R
24C 48T @ 2.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6240R
24C 48T @ 2.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6240R
24C 48T @ 2.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6240R
24C 48T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6240R
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Xeon Gold 6240R
24C 48T @ 2.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon Gold 6240R | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X |
Unknown | Unknown |