AMD 100-000000790
AMD
83 Overall Score
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 64-core sTRX4
AMD
78 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
AMD 100-000000790
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 64-core sTRX4
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
Server
Productivity
Ai Llm
Budget
Gaming
Efficiency
Specifications
| AMD 100-000000790 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | AMD |
| Series | EPYC | Ryzen Threadripper |
| Model | 9554 | 3990X |
| Codename | Genoa | — |
| Class | server | hedt |
| Process | 5★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 64 | 64 |
| P-cores | 64★ | — |
| Threads | ||
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 64★ | 32 |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 12★ | 4 |
| ECC | ✓★ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | SP5 | Socket TRX4 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | ||
| TDP | 360 | 280★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 400★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
AMD 100-000000790
- Strong platform (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong ai (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong multi thread (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong efficiency (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average social proof (12th percentile)12th %ile
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
Verdict
Winner: AMD 100-000000790
Scores 83 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 25 specs.