AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 64-core Socket TRX4
AMD
79 Overall Score
vs
ALLEN BRADLEY SLC 5/05 1747-L551 1-core
ALLEN BRADLEY
4 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
ALLEN BRADLEY SLC 5/05 1747-L551 1-core
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | ALLEN BRADLEY SLC 5/05 1747-L551 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | — |
| Series | Ryzen Threadripper | — |
| Model | 3990X | — |
| Class | hedt | desktop |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 64★ | 1 |
| Threads | No data | |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 32★ | — |
| L3 Cache | No data | |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | No data | |
| PassMark Single | No data | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4★ | — |
| Channels | 4★ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | Socket TRX4 | — |
| PCIe | 4.0 | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 88★ | — |
| TDP | 280★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
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
ALLEN BRADLEY SLC 5/05 1747-L551 1-core
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average single thread (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average ai (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average multi thread (4th percentile)4th %ile
Pricing
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 64-core Socket TRX4
ALLEN BRADLEY SLC 5/05 1747-L551 1-core
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
Scores 79 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 19 specs.