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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX

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AMDRyzen Threadripper 3990XAMDRyzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2020March 2022
Cores and clocks
Cores6464
Threads128128
Base clock2.9 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost clock4.3 GHz4.5 GHz
L3 cache256 MB256 MB
CoresCastle 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.Chagall PRO; Zen 3. Boxed product ID 100-100000444WOF; tray ID 100-000000444. AMD confirmed all five 5000 WX models available in Lenovo ThinkStation P620 systems on 8 March 2022; this is the OEM release, before later standalone retail availability.
ClocksPrecision Boost 2; maximum boost up to 4.3 GHz; unlocked for overclockingPrecision Boost 2; maximum boost up to 4.5 GHz. Unlocked for overclocking; OEM system restrictions can differ.
CacheL1 4096 KB; L2 32 MB; the advertised 288 MB combined cache includes L2 and L3L1 4096 KB; L2 32 MB; L3 256 MB
Graphics and AI
Built-in graphicsNoNo
GraphicsA separate graphics card is requiredA separate graphics card is required
Platform
SocketsTRX4sWRX8
Base power280 W280 W
UnlockedYesYes
Cooler in the boxNo–
Memory supportDDR4 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.DDR4; eight channels; up to 3200 MT/s. AMD’s launch specification supports up to 2 TB ECC UDIMM, RDIMM or LRDIMM memory; motherboard and system limits can be lower.
PCIePCIe 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.PCIe 4.0; AMD’s exact-model launch table lists 128 lanes
ProcessCPU cores: TSMC 7 nm FinFET; I/O die: Globalfoundries 12 nmCPU cores: TSMC 7 nm FinFET
CoolerCooler not included; AMD recommends liquid cooling. Maximum operating temperature 95°C.AMD’s current specification does not state whether a cooler is included. Maximum operating temperature 95°C.

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