EPYC 75F3 vs Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
2019
64 cores / 128 threads, 280 Watt
50.48
+16.6%
EPYC 75F3
2021
32 cores / 64 threads, 280 Watt
43.29

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X outperforms EPYC 75F3 by a moderate 17% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and EPYC 75F3 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3451
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation9.195.97
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperAMD EPYC
Power efficiency16.9914.57
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Milan (2021−2023)
Release date25 November 2019 (4 years ago)12 January 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$3,999$4,860

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has 54% better value for money than EPYC 75F3.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and EPYC 75F3 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 cores64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads12864
Base clock speed2.9 GHz2.95 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz4 GHz
Multiplier2929.5
L1 cache4 MB2 MB
L2 cache32 MB16 MB
L3 cache256 MB256 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm7 nm+
Die size74 mm28x 81 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors38740 Million33,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and EPYC 75F3 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 configuration12
SocketTR4SP3
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt280 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and EPYC 75F3. 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 3990X and EPYC 75F3 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and EPYC 75F3. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size256 GB4 TiB
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth102.403 GB/s204.795 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and EPYC 75F3.

PCIe version4.04.0
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 3990X 50.48
+16.6%
EPYC 75F3 43.29

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 3990X 79889
+16.6%
EPYC 75F3 68505

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 3990X 1622
EPYC 75F3 1826
+12.6%

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 3990X 14186
EPYC 75F3 16432
+15.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 50.48 43.29
Recency 25 November 2019 12 January 2021
Physical cores 64 32
Threads 128 64

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has a 16.6% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

EPYC 75F3, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year.

The Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is our recommended choice as it beats the EPYC 75F3 in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is a desktop processor while EPYC 75F3 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and EPYC 75F3, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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