EPYC 7763 vs Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
2018
32 cores / 64 threads, 250 Watt
20.27
EPYC 7763
2021
64 cores / 128 threads, 280 Watt
53.23
+163%

EPYC 7763 outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX by a whopping 163% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and EPYC 7763 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking27725
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.873.32
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperAMD EPYC
Power efficiency7.6717.99
Architecture codenameZen+ (2018−2019)Milan (2021−2023)
Release date13 August 2018 (6 years ago)15 March 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,799$7,890

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX has 47% better value for money than EPYC 7763.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and EPYC 7763 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)64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)
Threads64128
Base clock speed3 GHz2.45 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz3.5 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier3024.5
L1 cache96K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB256 MB (shared)
Chip lithography12 nm7 nm+
Die size213 mm28x 81 mm2
Number of transistors19,200 million33,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and EPYC 7763 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)2
SocketSocket TR4SP3
Power consumption (TDP)250 Watt280 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and EPYC 7763. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and EPYC 7763 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and EPYC 7763. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR4-3200
Maximum memory size2 TiB4 TiB
Maximum memory bandwidth93.867 GB/s204.795 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and EPYC 7763.

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data128

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 20.27
EPYC 7763 53.23
+163%

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
EPYC 7763 84557
+163%

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 1206
EPYC 7763 1344
+11.4%

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 7607
EPYC 7763 10361
+36.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 20.27 53.23
Recency 13 August 2018 15 March 2021
Physical cores 32 64
Threads 64 128
Chip lithography 12 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 250 Watt 280 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX has 12% lower power consumption.

EPYC 7763, on the other hand, has a 162.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 71.4% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 7763 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is a desktop processor while EPYC 7763 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and EPYC 7763, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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