Processor N100 vs Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Processor N100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking	266	1574
Place by popularity	not in top-100	88
Cost-effectiveness evaluation	5.11	no data
Market segment	Desktop processor	Laptop
Series	AMD Ryzen Threadripper	Intel Alder Lake-N
Architecture codename	Zen+ (2018−2019)	Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date	6 August 2018 (6 years ago)	3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)	$1,799	$128

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Processor N100 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	32 (Dotriaconta-Core)	4 (Quad-Core)
Threads	64	4
Base clock speed	3 GHz	0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed	4.2 GHz	3.4 GHz
Bus rate	4 × 8 GT/s	no data
Multiplier	30	no data
L1 cache	3 MB	96 KB (per core)
L2 cache	16 MB	2 MB (shared)
L3 cache	64 MB	6 MB
Chip lithography	12 nm	10 nm
Die size	213 mm2	no data
Maximum core temperature	no data	105 °C
Number of transistors	19200 Million	no data
64 bit support	+	+
Windows 11 compatibility	+	+
Unlocked multiplier	+	-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Processor N100 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
Socket	Socket TR4	BGA1264
Power consumption (TDP)	250 Watt	6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Processor N100. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI	+	+
FMA	-	+
AVX	+	+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)	no data	+
Precision Boost 2	+	no data

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Processor N100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT

no data

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Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Processor N100 are enumerated here.

AMD-V	+	-
VT-d	no data	+
VT-x	no data	+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Processor N100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory types	DDR4 Quad-channel	DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size	2 TiB	no data
Maximum memory bandwidth	93.867 GB/s	no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card

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Intel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Processor N100.

PCIe version	no data	3.0
PCI Express lanes	no data	9

Pros & cons summary

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Performance score	20.86	3.29
Recency	6 August 2018	3 January 2023
Physical cores	32	4
Threads	64	4
Chip lithography	12 nm	10 nm
Power consumption (TDP)	250 Watt	6 Watt

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