AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 64-core sTRX4
HP Celeron N4500 2-core Intel BGA 1338
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 64-core sTRX4
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
HP Celeron N4500 2-core Intel BGA 1338
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | HP Celeron N4500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen Threadripper | Celeron |
| Model | 3990X | N4500 |
| Codename | — | Jasper Lake |
| Class | hedt | laptop |
| Process | — | 10★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 64★ | 2 |
| P-cores | — | 2★ |
| Threads | ||
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 32★ | 3 |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | No data | |
| PassMark Single | No data | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 4★ | — |
| ECC | — | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | Socket TRX4 | Intel BGA 1338 |
| PCIe | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 88★ | 8 |
| TDP | 280 | 6★ |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 20★ |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | Intel UHD Graphics |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 64-core sTRX4
- Strong ai (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong multi thread (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong platform (86th percentile)86th %ile
HP Celeron N4500 2-core Intel BGA 1338
- Below average social proof (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average multi thread (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average ai (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average single thread (31st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 78 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 26 specs.