AMD EPYC 7702P vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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AMD EPYC 7702P or AMD EPYC 7702P – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD EPYC 7702P features 64 processor cores and has the capability to manage 128 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 7702P, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X features 64 processor cores and has the capability to manage 128 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2020 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X, you'll need a motherboard with a TRX4 (sTRX4) socket.
AMD EPYC 7002 Group AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000
2 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD EPYC 7702P Name AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
AMD EPYC Family AMD Ryzen Threadripper
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD EPYC 7702P has 64 CPU cores and can calculate 128 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7702P is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.35 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has 64 CPU cores and can calculate 128 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
128 Threads 128
64x Cores 64x
64 CPU Cores 64
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
3.35 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
2.0 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD EPYC 7702P does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 2.0 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200
Yes ECC Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 2.0 TB
8 Memory channels 4
204.8 GB/s Bandwidth 102.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 200 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 280 W watts.
200 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 280 W
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD EPYC 7702P is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 256.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
Q3/2019 Release date Q1/2020
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
7 nm Technology 7 nm
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
7500 $ Release price 3990 $
Rome (Zen 2) Architecture Castle Peak (Zen 2)
256.0 MB L3-Cache 256.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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SP3 Socket TRX4 (sTRX4)
0 bytes L2-Cache 32.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.9 GHz
81100
81100
AMD EPYC 7702P
64C 128T @ 2.0 GHz
62009
62009

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.9 GHz
64355
64355
AMD EPYC 7702P
64C 128T @ 2.0 GHz
49035
49035

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.9 GHz
55214
55214
AMD EPYC 7702P
64C 128T @ 2.0 GHz
38466
38466

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD EPYC 7702P
64C 128T @ 2.0 GHz
38494
38494
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.9 GHz
34670
34670

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.9 GHz
24763
24763
AMD EPYC 7702P
64C 128T @ 2.0 GHz
18857
18857

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.9 GHz
15832
15832
AMD EPYC 7702P
64C 128T @ 2.0 GHz
13611
13611

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.9 GHz
1639
1639
AMD EPYC 7702P
64C 128T @ 2.0 GHz
1263
1263

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.9 GHz
1284
1284
AMD EPYC 7702P
64C 128T @ 2.0 GHz
996
996

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.9 GHz
1219
1219
AMD EPYC 7702P
64C 128T @ 2.0 GHz
1008
1008

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.9 GHz
495
495
AMD EPYC 7702P
64C 128T @ 2.0 GHz
391
391

Monero Hashrate kH/s

AMD EPYC 7702P
64C 128T @ 2.0 GHz
84
84
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
64C 128T @ 2.9 GHz
59
59