Ryzen Threadripper 3990X vs Core i7-980X EE
Aggregate performance score
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X outperforms i7-980X EE by a whopping 1211% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core i7-980X EE and Ryzen Threadripper 3990X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 1371 | 28 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 1.79 | 12.87 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Series | Core i7 (Desktop) | AMD Ryzen Threadripper |
| Architecture codename | Gulftown (2010−2011) | Matisse (2019−2020) |
| Release date | no data | 7 February 2020 (4 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $3,999 |
| Current price | $1108 | $3550 (0.9x MSRP) |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has 619% better value for money than i7-980X EE.
Detailed specifications
Core i7-980X EE and Ryzen Threadripper 3990X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.
| Physical cores | 6 (Hexa-Core) | 64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core) |
| Threads | 12 | 128 |
| Base clock speed | no data | 2.9 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.6 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| Bus support | 6400 MHz | no data |
| L1 cache | no data | 96K (per core) |
| L2 cache | no data | 512K (per core) |
| L3 cache | no data | 256 MB |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 7 nm, 12 nm |
| Die size | no data | 74 mm2 |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | no data | 95 °C |
| Number of transistors | no data | 3,800 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
Compatibility
Information on Core i7-980X EE and Ryzen Threadripper 3990X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.
| Number of CPUs in a configuration | no data | 1 |
| Socket | LGA-1366 | TR4 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 130 Watt | 280 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-980X EE and Ryzen Threadripper 3990X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | no data | + |
| AVX | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-980X EE and Ryzen Threadripper 3990X are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-980X EE and Ryzen Threadripper 3990X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | no data | DDR4-3200 |
| Maximum memory size | no data | 256 GB |
| Max memory channels | no data | 4 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | no data | 102.403 GB/s |
| ECC memory support | no data | + |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-980X EE and Ryzen Threadripper 3990X.
| PCIe version | no data | 4.0 |
Synthetic benchmark performance
Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X outperforms Core i7-980X EE by 1211% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Passmark
Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.
Benchmark coverage: 68%
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X outperforms Core i7-980X EE by 1211% in Passmark.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 3.94 | 51.65 |
| Physical cores | 6 | 64 |
| Threads | 12 | 128 |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 7 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 130 Watt | 280 Watt |
The Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-980X EE in performance tests.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-980X EE and Ryzen Threadripper 3990X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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