AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X vs Intel Xeon D-1553N

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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 Xeon D-1553N features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-1553N, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1667 socket.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 Group Intel Xeon D-1500
3 Generation 1
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X Name Intel Xeon D-1553N
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Family Intel Xeon D
 
 

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 Xeon D-1553N has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1553N is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.7 GHz.
None None 2.3 GHz
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.7 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.9 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
64 CPU Cores 8
Yes Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
64x Cores 8x
128 Threads 16
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon D-1553N does not have integrated graphics.
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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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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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2400
102.4 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
2.0 TB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
4 Memory channels 2
 
 

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 65 W watts.
280 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 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 Xeon D-1553N is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
7 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
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Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2020 Release date Q3/2017
3990 $ Release price 915 $
32.0 MB L2-Cache 12.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
256.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
TRX4 (sTRX4) Socket BGA 1667
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Castle Peak (Zen 2) Architecture Broadwell
 
 

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