Processor N97 vs Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
Aggregate performance score
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X outperforms Processor N97 by a whopping 1358% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Processor N97 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 33 | 1540 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 9.14 | no data |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Series | AMD Ryzen Threadripper | no data |
| Power efficiency | 17.00 | 27.20 |
| Architecture codename | Matisse (2019−2020) | Alder Lake-N (2023) |
| Release date | 7 February 2020 (4 years ago) | 3 January 2023 (1 year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $3,999 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Processor N97 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 | 64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
| Threads | 128 | 4 |
| Base clock speed | 2.9 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 4.3 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Multiplier | 29 | no data |
| L1 cache | 96K (per core) | 96 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 512K (per core) | 2 MB (shared) |
| L3 cache | 256 MB | 6 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 7 nm, 12 nm | 10 nm |
| Die size | 74 mm2 | no data |
| Maximum core temperature | no data | 105 °C |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 95 °C | no data |
| Number of transistors | 3,800 million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | + | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
Compatibility
Information on Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Processor N97 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 | 1 |
| Socket | TR4 | Intel BGA 1264 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 280 Watt | 12 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Processor N97. 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 N97 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Processor N97 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 3990X and Processor N97. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR4-3200 | DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel |
| Maximum memory size | 256 GB | no data |
| Max memory channels | 4 | no data |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 102.403 GB/s | no data |
| ECC memory support | + | - |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | - | Intel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Processor N97.
| PCIe version | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 9 |
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 52.20 | 3.58 |
| Recency | 7 February 2020 | 3 January 2023 |
| Physical cores | 64 | 4 |
| Threads | 128 | 4 |
| Chip lithography | 7 nm | 10 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 280 Watt | 12 Watt |
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has a 1358.1% higher aggregate performance score, 1500% more physical cores and 3100% more threads, and a 42.9% more advanced lithography process.
Processor N97, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, and 2233.3% lower power consumption.
The Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N97 in performance tests.
Note that Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is a desktop processor while Processor N97 is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Processor N97, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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