EPYC 4484PX vs Ryzen 9 3900X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 3900X
2019
12 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
20.53
EPYC 4484PX
2024
12 cores / 24 threads, 120 Watt
32.18
+56.7%

EPYC 4484PX outperforms Ryzen 9 3900X by an impressive 57% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 3900X and EPYC 4484PX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking269126
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation20.8547.62
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen 9no data
Power efficiency15.5425.38
Architecture codenameMatisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)Raphael (2023−2024)
Release date7 July 2019 (5 years ago)21 May 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$499$599

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

EPYC 4484PX has 128% better value for money than Ryzen 9 3900X.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 3900X and EPYC 4484PX 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads2424
Base clock speed3.8 GHz4.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz5.6 GHz
L1 cache96K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm5 nm
Die sizeno data2x 71 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data47 °C
Number of transistors19,200 million17,840 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 3900X and EPYC 4484PX 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketAM4AM5
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 3900X and EPYC 4484PX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 3900X and EPYC 4484PX are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 3900X and EPYC 4484PX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Dual-channelDDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth51.196 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-AMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 3900X and EPYC 4484PX.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data28

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 9 3900X 20.53
EPYC 4484PX 32.18
+56.7%

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.

Ryzen 9 3900X 32617
EPYC 4484PX 51115
+56.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 20.53 32.18
Recency 7 July 2019 21 May 2024
Chip lithography 7 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 120 Watt

EPYC 4484PX has a 56.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 4.2% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 4484PX is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 9 3900X in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 9 3900X is a desktop processor while EPYC 4484PX is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 9 3900X and EPYC 4484PX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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