Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX vs Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
Aggregated performance score
Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 2950X by 11% based on our aggregated benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 272 | 232 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 9.46 | 6.69 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Series | AMD Ryzen Threadripper | AMD Ryzen Threadripper |
| Architecture codename | ZEN+ (2018−2020) | Zen+ (2018−2020) |
| Release date | 13 August 2018 (5 years ago) | 13 August 2018 (5 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $899 | $1,799 |
| Current price | $1075 (1.2x MSRP) | $1775 (1x MSRP) |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has 41% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX.
Detailed specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 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 | 16 (Hexadeca-Core) | 32 (Dotriaconta-Core) |
| Threads | 32 | 64 |
| Base clock speed | 3.5 GHz | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 4.4 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Bus support | no data | 4 × 8 GT/s |
| L1 cache | 96K (per core) | 96K (per core) |
| L2 cache | 512K (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 64 MB |
| Chip lithography | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Die size | 213 mm2 | 213 mm2 |
| Number of transistors | 19,200 million | 19,200 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | + | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
Compatibility
Information on Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 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 | 1 (Uniprocessor) | 1 (Uniprocessor) |
| Socket | Socket TR4 | Socket TR4 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 180 Watt | 250 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| AVX | + | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR4 Quad-channel | DDR4 Quad-channel |
| Maximum memory size | 2 TiB | 2 TiB |
| Max memory channels | 4 | no data |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 93.867 GB/s | 93.867 GB/s |
| ECC memory support | + | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | - | - |
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 2990WX outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 2950X by 11% based on our aggregated 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 2990WX outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 2950X by 11% in Passmark.
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.
Benchmark coverage: 42%
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX by 6% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.
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.
Benchmark coverage: 42%
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX by 13% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 18.99 | 21.01 |
| Physical cores | 16 | 32 |
| Threads | 32 | 64 |
| Cost | $899 | $1799 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 180 Watt | 250 Watt |
The Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X in performance tests.
Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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