Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | |
CPU comparisonQualcomm Snapdragon 870 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 was released in Q2/2021. 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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Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865/870 (3) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) |
7 | Generation | 3 |
Kryo 585 | Architecture | Castle Peak (Zen 2) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.20 GHz. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has 64 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.90 GHz (4.30 GHz). |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X |
8 | Cores | 64 |
8 | Threads | 128 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.20 GHz 1x Kryo 585 Prime |
A-Core | 2.90 GHz (4.30 GHz) |
2.42 GHz 3x Kryo 585 Gold |
B-Core | -- |
1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 585 Silver |
C-Core | -- |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | -- |
Hexagon 698 @ 15 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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Qualcomm Adreno 650 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.25 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
0.67 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
6 | GPU Generation | -- |
7 nm | Technology | |
1 | Max. displays | |
2 | Compute units | -- |
512 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12.0 | DirectX Version | -- |
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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Qualcomm Adreno 650 | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X can connect up to 2048 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X |
LPDDR5-5500, LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 2048 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
44.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
2.00 MB | L2 Cache | 32.00 MB |
7.00 MB | L3 Cache | 256.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 64 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 126.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 has a TDP of 10 W, that of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is 280 W. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X |
10 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 has a 9.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X cache has a total of 288.00 MB. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X |
7 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
-- | Socket | TRX4 (sTRX4) |
None | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Android | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q2/2021 | Release date | Q1/2020 |
-- | Release price | 3990 $ |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Qualcomm Adreno 650 @ 0.67 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
@ 0.00 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.90 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.90 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.90 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 4.30 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 3.20 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.90 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X |
Unknown | Unknown |