Ryzen Embedded V1605B vs Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
Aggregate performance score
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X outperforms Ryzen Embedded V1605B by a whopping 1097% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Ryzen Embedded V1605B processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 33 | 1358 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 9.52 | no data |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Series | AMD Ryzen Threadripper | AMD Ryzen Embedded |
| Power efficiency | 17.00 | 26.51 |
| Architecture codename | Matisse (2019−2020) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| Release date | 7 February 2020 (4 years ago) | 21 February 2018 (6 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $3,999 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Ryzen Embedded V1605B 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 | 8 |
| Base clock speed | 2.9 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 4.3 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Multiplier | 29 | 20 |
| L1 cache | 96K (per core) | 384 KB |
| L2 cache | 512K (per core) | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 256 MB | 4 MB |
| Chip lithography | 7 nm, 12 nm | 14 nm |
| Die size | 74 mm2 | 209.78 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | no data | 105 °C |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 95 °C | no data |
| Number of transistors | 3,800 million | 4950 Million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | + | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
Compatibility
Information on Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Ryzen Embedded V1605B 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 (Uniprocessor) |
| Socket | TR4 | FP5 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 280 Watt | 15 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Ryzen Embedded V1605B. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Instruction set extensions | no data | XFR, FMA3, SSE 4.2, AVX2, SMT |
| AES-NI | + | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| Precision Boost 2 | + | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Ryzen Embedded V1605B are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Ryzen Embedded V1605B. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR4-3200 | DDR4 Dual-channel |
| Maximum memory size | 256 GB | 32 GB |
| Max memory channels | 4 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 102.403 GB/s | 38.397 GB/s |
| ECC memory support | + | + |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | - | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000) |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Ryzen Embedded V1605B.
| PCIe version | 4.0 | no data |
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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 52.31 | 4.37 |
| Recency | 7 February 2020 | 21 February 2018 |
| Physical cores | 64 | 4 |
| Threads | 128 | 8 |
| Chip lithography | 7 nm | 14 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 280 Watt | 15 Watt |
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has a 1097% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 1500% more physical cores and 1500% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.
Ryzen Embedded V1605B, on the other hand, has 1766.7% lower power consumption.
The Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Embedded V1605B in performance tests.
Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Ryzen Embedded V1605B, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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