CPU comparison with benchmarks
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CPU lineage |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X – 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 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. The Intel Atom C5125 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Atom series. To use the Intel Atom C5125, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2106 socket.
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| Desktop / Server |
Segment |
Desktop / Server |
| AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X |
Name |
Intel Atom C5125 |
| AMD Ryzen Threadripper |
Family |
Intel Atom |
| 3 |
Generation |
6 |
| AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 |
Group |
Intel Atom C5000 |
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. The Intel Atom C5125 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C5125 is 2.8 GHz
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| 4.3 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (1 core) |
None |
| Yes |
Overclocking |
No |
| normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
| 2.9 GHz |
Frequency |
2.8 GHz |
| 128 |
Threads |
8 |
| Yes |
Hyperthreading |
No |
| 64 |
CPU Cores |
8 |
| 64x |
Cores |
8x |
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Internal Graphics |
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X does not have integrated graphics. The Intel Atom C5125 does not have integrated graphics.
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GPU frequency |
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Release date |
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Direct X |
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GPU name |
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Technology |
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Max. displays |
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Shaders |
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Max. GPU Memory |
0 bytes |
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Execution units |
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Generation |
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GPU (Turbo) |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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AI specifications |
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AI hardware |
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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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AVC |
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VC-1 |
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VP9 |
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h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
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h264 |
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VP8 |
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h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
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JPEG |
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AV1 |
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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. The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 256.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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| 4 |
Memory channels |
2 |
| 2.0 TB |
Max. Memory |
256.0 GB |
| pci |
PCIe |
pci |
| Yes |
AES-NI |
Yes |
| Yes |
ECC |
Yes |
| 102.4 GB/s |
Bandwidth |
46.9 GB/s |
| DDR4-3200 |
Memory type |
DDR4-2933 |
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Thermal Management |
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 280 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 50 W watts.
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| 95 °C |
Tjunction max |
100 °C |
| 280 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
50 W |
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Technical details |
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 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 Intel Atom C5125 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
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| Q1/2020 |
Release date |
Q2/2022 |
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Part Number |
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| 32.0 MB |
L2-Cache |
9.0 MB |
| AMD-V, SVM |
Virtualization |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
| SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 |
ISA extensions |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, Intel QAT |
| Chiplet |
Chip design |
Monolithic |
| Castle Peak (Zen 2) |
Architecture |
Parker Ridge |
| 7 nm |
Technology |
10 nm |
| TRX4 (sTRX4) |
Socket |
BGA 2106 |
| Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 |
Operating systems |
Windows 10, Linux |
| 3990 $ |
Release price |
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| Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
| x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
| 256.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
0 bytes |
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