AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX or AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX – 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 PRO 3975WX features 32 processor cores and has the capability to manage 64 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2020 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, you'll need a motherboard with a WRX8 (sWRX8) 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 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3000 Group AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000
3 Generation 3
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX Name AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO Family AMD Ryzen Threadripper
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX has 32 CPU cores and can calculate 64 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 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.
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.5 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
32 CPU Cores 64
Yes Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
32x Cores 64x
64 Threads 128
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 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 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 204.8 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 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.
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200
204.8 GB/s Bandwidth 102.4 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
2.0 TB Max. Memory 2.0 TB
8 Memory channels 4
 
 

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.
280 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 280 W
95 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX 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 128.0 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.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 256.0 MB cache.
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
7 nm Technology 7 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
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Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
Q3/2020 Release date Q1/2020
2749 $ Release price 3990 $
16.0 MB L2-Cache 32.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
128.0 MB L3-Cache 256.0 MB
WRX8 (sWRX8) Socket TRX4 (sTRX4)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Castle Peak (Zen 2) Architecture Castle Peak (Zen 2)
 
 

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