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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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AMDRyzen Threadripper 2990WXAMDRyzen Threadripper 3990X
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2018February 2020
Cores and clocks
Cores3264
Threads64128
Base clock3 GHz2.9 GHz
Boost clock4.2 GHz4.3 GHz
L3 cache64 MB256 MB
CoresColfax; Zen+ architecture; boxed product ID YD299XAZAFWOF. X399 motherboards may require a BIOS update. AMD confirms on-shelf availability on 13 August 2018.Castle Peak; Zen 2 architecture; boxed product ID 100-100000163WOF. Supports TRX40 motherboards. AMD confirms worldwide on-shelf availability on 7 February 2020, after its 6 January announcement.
ClocksPrecision Boost 2, XFR2 and Precision Boost Overdrive supported; AMD's Dynamic Local Mode optimises thread placement on WX modelsPrecision Boost 2; maximum boost up to 4.3 GHz; unlocked for overclocking
CacheL1 3072 KB; L2 16 MB. AMD specifies 64 MB L3; TechRadar's review spec sheet incorrectly lists 32 MB.L1 4096 KB; L2 32 MB; the advertised 288 MB combined cache includes L2 and L3
Graphics and AI
Built-in graphicsNoNo
GraphicsA separate graphics card is requiredA separate graphics card is required
Platform
SocketsTR4sTRX4
Base power250 W280 W
UnlockedYesYes
Cooler in the boxNoNo
Memory supportDDR4; four channels; up to 2933 MT/sDDR4 UDIMM; four channels; maximum 256 GB. Up to 3200 MT/s with four single-rank or dual-rank DIMMs, or 2933 MT/s with eight single-rank DIMMs. ECC requires motherboard support.
PCIePCIe 3.0; 64 processor lanes, 72 lanes across the processor and X399 platformPCIe 4.0; 64 native lanes, 56 usable, plus 16 usable lanes from TRX40. AMD's launch table lists 88 combined processor/chipset lanes, 72 usable.
Process12 nmCPU cores: TSMC 7 nm FinFET; I/O die: Globalfoundries 12 nm
CoolerNo cooler included; maximum operating temperature 68°CCooler not included; AMD recommends liquid cooling. Maximum operating temperature 95°C.

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