Intel X5650 6-core LGA1366
Intel
37 Overall Score
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 64-core Socket TRX4
AMD
78 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel X5650 6-core LGA1366
No customer feedback yet
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 64-core Socket TRX4
85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The AMD Threadripper 3990X is overwhelmingly loved by power users who need high multi-core performance for tasks like 3D rendering, simulation, and software development. However, a few reviews note limitations such as RAM compatibility issues and the lack of optimization for typical consumer applications. Verified purchasers highlight its incredible speed and value per core compared to Intel alternatives, but caution that it's overkill for gaming or casual use.
Pros
- insane multi-core performance
- great value per core compared to Intel
- built-in Precision Boost Overdrive for safe overclocking
- efficient auto-tuning by motherboard
- excellent for 3D rendering and simulations
Cons
- RAM compatibility issues with ECC RDIMMs
- requires BIOS update for Linux installation
- not optimized for typical consumer applications
- limited to 256GB RAM on 4 channels
- very high absolute price
Multi core performance 7
Value for money 4
Overclocking and auto tuning 3
Compatibility issues 2
Use case suitability 5
Cooling and thermal performance 3
Scores
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Budget
Gaming
Efficiency
Specifications
| Intel X5650 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | — | Ryzen Threadripper |
| Model | X5650 | 3990X |
| Class | desktop | hedt |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6 | 64★ |
| Threads | ||
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | — | 32★ |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR4★ |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 3 | 4★ |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓★ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1366 | Socket TRX4 |
| PCIe | — | 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 88★ |
| TDP | 95★ | 280 |
| Unlocked | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Intel X5650 6-core LGA1366
- Strong affordability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong platform (66th percentile)
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average single thread (27th percentile)
- Below average ai (32nd percentile)
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 64-core Socket TRX4
- Strong ai (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong multi thread (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong platform (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average affordability (1st percentile)1st %ile
Verdict
Winner: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
Scores 78 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 22 specs.