AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 64-core sTRX4
AMD
78 Overall Score
vs
Intel Xeon w5-2455X 12-core LGA4677
Intel
74 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
Intel Xeon w5-2455X 12-core LGA4677
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Budget
Gaming
Efficiency
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Intel Xeon w5-2455X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen Threadripper | Xeon |
| Model | 3990X | w5-2455X |
| Codename | — | Sapphire Rapids |
| Class | hedt | desktop |
| Process | — | 10★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 64★ | 12 |
| P-cores | — | 12★ |
| Threads | ||
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 32★ | 24 |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 4 | 4 |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | — | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | Socket TRX4 | LGA 4677 |
| PCIe | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 88★ | 64 |
| TDP | 280 | 200★ |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 240★ |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
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
Intel Xeon w5-2455X 12-core LGA4677
- Strong platform (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ai (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong multi thread (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong single thread (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average social proof (12th percentile)12th %ile
Pricing
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 64-core sTRX40.024score per dollar
vs
Intel Xeon w5-2455X 12-core LGA46770.059score per dollar
Intel Xeon w5-2455X 12-core LGA4677 offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
Scores 78 overall, wins 2 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 26 specs.