AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8376H

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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 Platinum 8376H features 28 processor cores and has the capability to manage 56 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series.
To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8376H, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4189 socket.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 Group Intel Xeon Platinum 8300
3 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X Name Intel Xeon Platinum 8376H
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Family Intel Xeon Platinum
 
 

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 Platinum 8376H has 28 CPU cores and can calculate 56 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8376H is 2.6 GHz
128 Threads 56
64x Cores 28x
64 CPU Cores 28
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
2.9 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon Platinum 8376H 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 1.1 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 153.6 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
2.0 TB Max. Memory 1.1 TB
4 Memory channels 6
102.4 GB/s Bandwidth 153.6 GB/s
 
 

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 205 W watts.
280 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 205 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 Platinum 8376H is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 38.5 MB cache.
Q1/2020 Release date Q2/2020
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
7 nm Technology 14 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
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Castle Peak (Zen 2) Architecture Cooper Lake
256.0 MB L3-Cache 38.5 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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TRX4 (sTRX4) Socket LGA 4189
32.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

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