Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX vs i9-10900X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-10900X
2019
10 cores / 20 threads, 165 Watt
14.14
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
2020
64 cores / 128 threads, 280 Watt
52.69
+273%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX outperforms Core i9-10900X by a whopping 273% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-10900X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking51927
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data6.36
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen Threadripper
Power efficiency8.1117.81
Architecture codenameCascade Lake-X (2019)Matisse (2019−2020)
Release date19 October 2019 (5 years ago)14 July 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$5,500

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-10900X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)
Threads20128
Base clock speed3.7 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s DMI3 MHzno data
Multiplierno data27
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache19.25 MB (shared)256 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die sizeno data74 mm2
Maximum core temperature94 °C95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistorsno data3,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-10900X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA2066sWRX8
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt280 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10900X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2, XFR 2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i9-10900X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-10900X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-10900X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size256 GB2 TiB
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth94 GB/s204.8 GB/s

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10900X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes48128

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.

i9-10900X 14.14
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 52.69
+273%

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.

i9-10900X 22460
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 83697
+273%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i9-10900X 1587
+1%
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 1572

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i9-10900X 9621
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 13683
+42.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.14 52.69
Recency 19 October 2019 14 July 2020
Physical cores 10 64
Threads 20 128
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 280 Watt

i9-10900X has 69.7% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX, on the other hand, has a 272.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 months, 540% more physical cores and 540% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-10900X in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-10900X is a desktop processor while Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX is a server/workstation one.


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