AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X vs Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
General info
Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
Technical specs
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 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.
Compatibility
Information on Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 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.
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X are enumerated here.
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X. Depending on the motherboards, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
Benchmark performance
Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.
Overall 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.
Gaming performance
Let's see how good Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Ryzen Threadripper 3970X are for gaming compared with game system requirements. Remember that sometimes official requirements may reflect real performance inaccurately. Also, your gaming PC must have a decent enough GPU to perform well.
Both CPUs satisfy the 100% minimum and 100% recommended requirements of all games known to us.
Competitors of Ryzen Threadripper 3990X from Intel
It seems that there's no Intel equivalent for Ryzen Threadripper 3990X. The nearest candidate is Core i9-10980XE, however, it's 57% slower and lower by 29 positions in our rating.
Here are some closest Intel rivals to Ryzen Threadripper 3990X:
Competitors of Ryzen Threadripper 3970X from Intel
We believe that the nearest equivalent to Ryzen Threadripper 3970X from Intel is Core i9-10980XE, which is slower by 47% and lower by 26 positions in our rating.
Here are some closest Intel rivals to Ryzen Threadripper 3970X:
Advantages of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
24.5% better performance in benchmarks
Advantages of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Cheaper ($2060 vs $5099)
Higher boost clock speed (4500 vs 4300 MHz)
Higher base clock speed (3700 vs 2900 MHz)
So, which one is the better CPU?
Judging by the results of synthetic and gaming tests, Technical City recommends AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X.
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