MediaTek Kompanio 520 vs Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
2018, $1,799
32 cores / 64 threads, 250 Watt
18.11
+953%

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX outperforms MediaTek Kompanio 520 by a whopping 953% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3912239
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.66no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperMediaTek Kompanio 500
Power efficiency7.76no data
DesignerAMDno data
ManufacturerGlobalFoundriesno data
Architecture codenameZen+ (2018−2019)2x Cortex-A76 / 6x A55
Release date13 August 2018 (7 years ago)no data
Launch price (MSRP)$1,799no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Performance to price scatter graph

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and MediaTek Kompanio 520 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads648
Base clock speed3 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz2 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache96K (per core)no data
L2 cache512K (per core)no data
L3 cache64 MBno data
Chip lithography12 nm7 nm
Die size213 mm2no data
Number of transistors19,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and MediaTek Kompanio 520 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)no data
SocketSocket TR4no data
Power consumption (TDP)250 Wattno data

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and MediaTek Kompanio 520. 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 MediaTek Kompanio 520 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and MediaTek Kompanio 520. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelno data
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth93.867 GB/sno data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.11 1.72
Physical cores 32 8
Threads 64 8
Chip lithography 12 nm 7 nm

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX has a 952.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads.

MediaTek Kompanio 520, on the other hand, has a 71.4% more advanced lithography process.

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is our recommended choice as it beats the MediaTek Kompanio 520 in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is a desktop processor while MediaTek Kompanio 520 is a notebook one.

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