i3-1115G4 vs Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
2018
32 cores / 64 threads, 250 Watt
21.04
+431%

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX outperforms Core i3-1115G4 by a whopping 431% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core i3-1115G4 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2711462
Place by popularitynot in top-10055
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.79no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperIntel Tiger Lake
Power efficiency7.6712.90
Architecture codenameZen+ (2018−2019)Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021)
Release date13 August 2018 (6 years ago)2 September 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,799no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core i3-1115G4 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 cores32 (Dotriaconta-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads644
Base clock speed3 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz4.1 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 GT/s
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache96K (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography12 nm10 nm SuperFin
Die size213 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors19,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core i3-1115G4 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
SocketSocket TR4FCBGA1449
Power consumption (TDP)250 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core i3-1115G4. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Precision Boost 2+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core i3-1115G4 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core i3-1115G4 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core i3-1115G4. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR4
Maximum memory size2 TiB64 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidth93.867 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Intel® UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HD-+
Graphics max frequency-1.25 GHz
Execution Units-48

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core i3-1115G4 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported-4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core i3-1115G4 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4-4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP-4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort-7680x4320@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core i3-1115G4 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX-12.1
OpenGL-4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core i3-1115G4.

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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 21.04
+431%
i3-1115G4 3.96

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 Threadripper 2990WX 32193
+432%
i3-1115G4 6054

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 1208
i3-1115G4 1563
+29.4%

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 7573
+148%
i3-1115G4 3049

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 21.04 3.96
Recency 13 August 2018 2 September 2020
Physical cores 32 2
Threads 64 4
Chip lithography 12 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 250 Watt 28 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX has a 431.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 1500% more physical cores and 1500% more threads.

i3-1115G4, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, a 20% more advanced lithography process, and 792.9% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-1115G4 in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is a desktop processor while Core i3-1115G4 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core i3-1115G4, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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