Ryzen Threadripper 3990X vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX
2023
32 cores / 64 threads, 350 Watt
60.35
+20%
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
2019
64 cores / 128 threads, 280 Watt
50.29

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 3990X by a significant 20% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and Ryzen Threadripper 3990X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1534
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation12.069.71
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen Threadripper
Power efficiency16.3217.00
Architecture codenameStorm Peak (2023)Matisse (2019−2020)
Release date19 October 2023 (1 year ago)25 November 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$3,899$3,999

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX has 24% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper 3990X.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 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 cores32 (Dotriaconta-Core)64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)
Threads64128
Base clock speed4 GHz2.9 GHz
Boost clock speed5.3 GHz4.3 GHz
Multiplierno data29
L1 cache64 KB (per core)4 MB
L2 cache1 MB (per core)32 MB
L3 cache128 MB (shared)256 MB
Chip lithography5 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size4x 71 mm274 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistors26,280 million38740 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 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
SocketsTR5TR4
Power consumption (TDP)350 Watt280 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and Ryzen Threadripper 3990X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and Ryzen Threadripper 3990X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and Ryzen Threadripper 3990X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR4-3200
Maximum memory sizeno data256 GB
Max memory channelsno data4
Maximum memory bandwidthno data102.403 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/A-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and Ryzen Threadripper 3990X.

PCIe version5.04.0
PCI Express lanes128no 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.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX 60.35
+20%
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 50.29

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 PRO 7975WX 95865
+20%
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 79889

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 60.35 50.29
Recency 19 October 2023 25 November 2019
Physical cores 32 64
Threads 64 128
Chip lithography 5 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 280 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX has a 20% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X, on the other hand, has 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and 25% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX and Ryzen Threadripper 3990X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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