AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X vs AMD Ryzen 7 2700

Processor comparisons 17-03-2021

   Perhaps you are thinking about choosing a processor, you will be able to make a choice after reading the comprehensive tests AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X vs AMD Ryzen 7 2700 and see which is better for games or normal use for rendering, machine learning, video editing, streaming, programming. Here you can find all information from real streaming and video editing tests or different benchmarks. A careful analysis of all the specifications, to make it easier to read, is summarized in the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in special test applications such as 3DMark, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), UserBenchmark, RealBench, DaVinci Resolve Studio, Gears 5, AIDA64, MATLAB, Dolphin Emulator, WPrime, VeraCrypt, PCMark 10, Furmark, PassMark, GeekBench 6, 5.2, Prime95, Blender, SuperPi, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, Blender, 7zip, Handbrake.
   Gaming performance of processors in:

Borderlands 3
Fallout 76
Rainbow Six Siege
Death Stranding
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Valheim
Cyberpunk 2077
Halo Infinite
Watch Dogs Legion
Apex Legends
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Overwatch
Red Dead Redemption 2
Last Man Standing
Valorant
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone
Fortnite
DOOM: Eternal
Grand Theft Auto V

After reading the results of all benchmarks and videos, you can already make an briefed decision about which processor is better to buy for gaming AMD Ryzen 7 2700 or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Ryzen Threadripper 2990X

58%

Ryzen 7 2700

54%

This parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Ryzen Threadripper 2990X is 6% better than Ryzen 7 2700. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Ryzen Threadripper 2990X

60%

Ryzen 7 2700

54%

The maximum result in this parameter is 100 percent, which is the performance of the most powerful processor at the moment. And it is clear that this is a server processor, on which no one will run games. Because the cost of this processor reaches several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a little game result, look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of other games in which CPU comparisons were performed: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Metro Exodus, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Half-Life: Alyx, Battlefield V, Forza Horizon 4, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Horizon Zero Dawn, Monster Hunter World, Control, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Hitman 3, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), DOTA 2A, Ghostrunner, NBA 2K20, League of Legends (LOL).

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	106.0	96.1
Valorant	120.5	109.1
Cyberpunk 2077	67.5	61.1
Apex Legends	113.3	102.6
Call of Duty Warzone	90.4	81.9
Overwatch	97.6	88.4
Red Dead Redemption 2	83.1	75.3
DOOM Eternal	60.2	54.6
Warzone	94.0	85.1
Assassin's Creed	101.2	91.7
Valheim	100.0	90.6

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The computers that were in the comparisons not only did they have different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 2K, FullHD or 4K. Therefore, the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. You will get more accurate information about how powerful the processor will be in games, if you compare it in one assembly with the video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Ryzen Threadripper 2990X

15%

Ryzen 7 2700

49%

To make a final decision on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. It is clear that the newer the generation, the better the performance of the processor in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Ryzen 7 2700 is more energy efficient than the Ryzen Threadripper 2990X since it has less power consumption: 250W vs. 65W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, it will be useful to know its TDP. You need to buy a cooler that has the TDP data specified in the specification was greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

If you want to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for machine learning, programming, streaming, video rendering or video editing, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to reach maximum performance, the processor includes all threads and cores that it has. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to make sure that the program that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that use only one core to work, and all the advantages of multi-core mode are unused.

Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X	AMD Ryzen 7 2700
Cinbench 15 Single-core	168	164
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	2982	1529
Cinbench 20 Single-core	410	403
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	6721	3448
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1033	1057
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	18752	8947

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X	AMD Ryzen 7 2700
Single-Core	2262	2182
Multi-Core	26548	15741

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X	AMD Ryzen 7 2700
Single-Core	1125	973
Multi-Core	17679	7894

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most useful will be the the possibility of overclocking it and release date of the processor. The later the processor is released, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system in the future. The same can be said about overclocking. When the processor can be overclocked, thereby increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS even in the newest games. The economy are obvious! Accordingly, you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer.

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X	AMD Ryzen 7 2700
Announcement date	August 13, 2018	April 19, 2018
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	TR4	AM4
Core name	Colfax	Pinnacle Ridge
Architecture	Zen+	Zen
Generation	2	2
Turbo Frequency	4.2 MHz	4.1 MHz
Frequency	3.4 MHz	3.2 MHz
Cores	32	8
Threads	64	16
Bus rate
Bit	64	64
Lithography	12 nm	12 nm
Transistors count	18800 millions	3800 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	250 W	65 W
Memory type	DDR4	DDR4
Max. Memory
Memory Frequency	2933	2933
Memory bandwidth
L1 cache	3MB	768KB
L2 cache	16MB	4MB
L3 cache	64MB	16MB
Overclocking	Yes	Yes
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number	YD299XAZUIHAF YD299XAZAFWOF	YD2700BBM88AF YD2700BBAFBOX YD2700BBAFMPK

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Ryzen Threadripper 2990X is 5% better than Ryzen 7 2700 in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Ryzen Threadripper 2990X has 24 more core than Ryzen 7 2700. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X is better: 27
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen 7 2700 is better: 4
Although it should be understood that all the number that you have looked at here do not mean that taking them into account you should undividedly trust a simple comparison of these figures. Better to watch the testing video and read the opinion of of people who bought AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X and AMD Ryzen 7 2700 before making a decision which of the processors to buy for gaming.

• AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X specs and review.

• AMD Ryzen 7 2700 specs and review.