AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

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Ryzen Threadripper 3990X compared with Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX
AMDRyzen Threadripper 3990XAMDRyzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2020July 2025
Cores and clocks
Cores64 (better)32
Threads128 (better)64
Base clock2.9 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock4.3 GHz5.4 GHz (better)
L3 cache256 MB (better)128 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.Shimada Peak; Zen 5 architecture. Boxed 100-100000723WOF; tray 100-000000723. AMD’s 17 July 2025 blog names this model and says PRO 9000 systems are available starting 23 July; announcement and on-sale dates are distinct.
ClocksPrecision Boost 2; maximum boost up to 4.3 GHz; unlocked for overclockingPrecision Boost 2; Precision Boost Overdrive and Curve Optimizer voltage offsets supported
CacheL1 4096 KB; L2 32 MB; the advertised 288 MB combined cache includes L2 and L3L1 2560 KB; L2 32 MB
Graphics and AI
Built-in graphicsNoNo
GraphicsA separate graphics card is requiredA separate graphics card is required
Platform
SocketsTRX4sTR5
Base power280 W350 W
UnlockedYesYes
Cooler in the boxNoNo
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.DDR5 RDIMM; eight channels; up to 6400 MT/s. ECC enabled by default; AMD EXPO supported. WRX90 supports up to 2 TB; TRX50 reduces this to four channels and up to 1 TB.
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 5.0; 148 native/platform lanes, 144 usable, including 128 PCIe 5.0 lanes with WRX90. TRX50 limits expansion to 92 total/88 usable lanes, including 80 PCIe 5.0. Four native USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports and four SATA ports; NVMe boot and RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 supported.
Chipsets–WRX90, TRX50 and AMD PRO 695; AMD PRO technologies, DASH management and AMD Memory Guard supported. Platform capabilities depend on the motherboard; AMD’s platform guide says OEM systems do not support overclocking.
ProcessCPU cores: TSMC 7 nm FinFET; I/O die: Globalfoundries 12 nmCPU cores: TSMC 4 nm FinFET; I/O die: TSMC 6 nm FinFET. 5 package dies.
CoolerCooler not included; AMD recommends liquid cooling. Maximum operating temperature 95°C.Cooler not included; maximum operating temperature 95°C

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