AMD Ryzen 9 5950X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

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Ryzen 9 5950X compared with Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

	AMDRyzen 9 5950X	AMDRyzen Threadripper 2990WX
Overview
Released
Released	November 2020	August 2018
Cores and clocks
Cores
Cores	16	32 (better)
Threads
Threads	32	64 (better)
Base clock
Base clock	3.4 GHz	3 GHz
Boost clock
Boost clock	4.9 GHz (better)	4.2 GHz
L3 cache
L3 cache	64 MB	64 MB
Cores
Cores	Zen 3; Vermeer.	Colfax; Zen+ architecture; boxed product ID YD299XAZAFWOF. X399 motherboards may require a BIOS update. AMD confirms on-shelf availability on 13 August 2018.
Clocks
Clocks	Unlocked for overclocking; Precision Boost 2 and Precision Boost Overdrive described in AMD's launch notice.	Precision Boost 2, XFR2 and Precision Boost Overdrive supported; AMD's Dynamic Local Mode optimises thread placement on WX models
Cache
Cache	8 MB L2; Zen 3's unified eight-core complex provides 32 MB of L3 cache per complex, as described in AMD's launch notice.	L1 3072 KB; L2 16 MB. AMD specifies 64 MB L3; TechRadar's review spec sheet incorrectly lists 32 MB.
Graphics and AI
Built-in graphics
Built-in graphics	No	No
Graphics
Graphics	A separate graphics card is required.	A separate graphics card is required
Platform
Socket
Socket	AM4	sTR4
Base power
Base power	105 W	250 W
Unlocked
Unlocked	Yes	Yes
Cooler in the box
Cooler in the box	No	No
Memory support
Memory support	DDR4; up to 3200 MT/s.	DDR4; four channels; up to 2933 MT/s
PCIe
PCIe	PCIe 4.0.	PCIe 3.0; 64 processor lanes, 72 lanes across the processor and X399 platform
Chipsets
Chipsets	AMD's launch notice specifies 500-series motherboards with a BIOS update; check the motherboard CPU support list.	–
Process
Process	TSMC 7nm FinFET CPU cores.	12 nm
Cooler
Cooler	No thermal solution included; AMD recommends liquid cooling for optimal performance. Maximum operating temperature 90°C.	No cooler included; maximum operating temperature 68°C