AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 64-core Socket TRX4
AMD
79 Overall Score
vs
Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
Intel
76 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
Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Gaming
Budget
Efficiency
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen Threadripper | Xeon Gold |
| Model | 3990X | 6526Y |
| Codename | — | Emerald Rapids |
| Class | hedt | server |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 64★ | 16 |
| Threads | ||
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 32 | 32 |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 4★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | — | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | Socket TRX4 | LGA 4677 |
| PCIe | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 88★ | 80 |
| TDP | 280 | 195★ |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 195★ |
| 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
Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
- Strong ai (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong platform (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong multi thread (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong single thread (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Pricing
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 64-core Socket TRX4
Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
No current pricing available
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X wins 9 specs while Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y wins 7.