Processor N50 vs Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
2019
64 cores / 128 threads, 280 Watt
50.48
+2768%
Processor N50
2023
2 cores / 2 threads, 6 Watt
1.76

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X outperforms Processor N50 by a whopping 2768% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Processor N50 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking342022
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation9.19no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency16.9927.64
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date25 November 2019 (4 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$3,999no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Processor N50 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads1282
Base clock speed2.9 GHz1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz3.4 GHz
Multiplier29no data
L1 cache4 MB96 KB (per core)
L2 cache32 MB2 MB (shared)
L3 cache256 MB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm10 nm
Die size74 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors38740 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Processor N50 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 configuration11
SocketTR4Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Processor N50. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Processor N50 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Processor N50 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Processor N50. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel
Maximum memory size256 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth102.403 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Intel UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Processor N50.

PCIe version4.03.0
PCI Express lanesno data9

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 50.48 1.76
Recency 25 November 2019 3 January 2023
Physical cores 64 2
Threads 128 2
Chip lithography 7 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 6 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has a 2768.2% higher aggregate performance score, 3100% more physical cores and 6300% more threads, and a 42.9% more advanced lithography process.

Processor N50, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, and 4566.7% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N50 in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is a desktop processor while Processor N50 is a notebook one.


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