AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X vs AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

Processor comparisons 17-03-2021

   You may have difficulties with the choice of a processor, you will solve them by reading the full tests AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X vs AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 and see which is better for games or normal use for video editing, rendering, streaming, programming, machine learning. Here is all information from real video editing and streaming tests or many benchmarks. A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications, to make it easier to read, is made by the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests like Cinebench 23 (20, 15), PCMark 10, RealBench, PassMark, 7zip, 3DMark, GeekBench 6, 5.2, MATLAB, Furmark, SuperPi, Gears 5, UserBenchmark, Prime95, VeraCrypt, Blender, Dolphin Emulator, Blender, WPrime, AIDA64, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, Handbrake, DaVinci Resolve Studio.
   Gaming performance of processors in:

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

After reading the results of parallel benchmarks and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which CPU is better to buy for gaming AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 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 9 PRO 3900

59%

This value shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 is 1% better than Ryzen Threadripper 2990X. The data source is several popular tests. Detailed information can be found below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Ryzen Threadripper 2990X

60%

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

56%

For the maximum in this test, the results of the most powerful processor in the site database are taken. And of course, this is a server processor, on which no one will run games. Because this processor costs several tens of thousands of dollars. And if it seems to you that the selected CPU has a low game result, just 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: Metro Exodus, NBA 2K20, Hitman 3, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Half-Life: Alyx, DOTA 2A, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Ghostrunner, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Monster Hunter World, Forza Horizon 4, Battlefield V, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Control, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Horizon Zero Dawn, League of Legends (LOL).

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	106.0	99.7
Valorant	120.5	113.3
Cyberpunk 2077	67.5	63.5
Apex Legends	113.3	106.5
Call of Duty Warzone	90.4	85.0
Overwatch	97.6	91.8
Red Dead Redemption 2	83.1	78.2
DOOM Eternal	60.2	56.7
Warzone	94.0	88.4
Assassin's Creed	101.2	95.2
Valheim	100.0	94.1

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 tested computers not only did they have different video cards and different amounts of RAM. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 4K, 2K or FullHD. 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 9 PRO 3900

64%

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 9 PRO 3900 is more energy efficient than the Ryzen Threadripper 2990X as it consumes less power: 250W vs. 65W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. And TDP should be taken into account when choosing a processor cooling system. It is necessary to calculate so that the TDP data specified in the cooler specification is greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

For example you want to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for video editing or video rendering, programming, streaming, machine learning, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to reach maximum efficiency, the CPU turns on all threads and cores that it has. You will learn this data from the benchmark tables below. Before you take into account the data from these tests, be sure to find out whether the software that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Since there are still many programs that can use only one core to run, and all the benefit of multi-core mode turns out to be unnecessary.

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

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X	AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 3900
Cinbench 15 Single-core	168	202
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	2982	3007
Cinbench 20 Single-core	410	499
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	6721	6987
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1033	1182
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	18752	17436

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

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X	AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 3900
Single-Core	2262	2663
Multi-Core	26548	31704

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

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X	AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 3900
Single-Core	1125	1252
Multi-Core	17679	11494

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most helpful. The newer the processor, the longer it will last in your computer. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same can be said about overclocking. If 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, there is no longer a need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer.

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X	AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 3900
Announcement date	August 13, 2018	September 30, 2019
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	TR4	AM4
Core name	Colfax	Matisse
Architecture	Zen+	Zen 2
Generation	2	2
Turbo Frequency	4.2 MHz	4.3 MHz
Frequency	3.4 MHz	3.1 MHz
Cores	32	12
Threads	64	24
Bus rate
Bit	64	64
Lithography	12 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	18800 millions	7800 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	250 W	65 W
Memory type	DDR4	DDR4
Max. Memory
Memory Frequency	2933	3200
Memory bandwidth
L1 cache	3MB	768KB
L2 cache	16MB	6MB
L3 cache	64MB	64MB
Overclocking	Yes	No
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number	YD299XAZUIHAF YD299XAZAFWOF	100-000000072

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Ryzen Threadripper 2990X is 8% better than Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Ryzen Threadripper 2990X has 20 more core than Ryzen 9 PRO 3900. 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: 18
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 is better: 15
Although it should be realized that the summary data that you have looked at here do not mean that taking them into account you should entirely trust a simple comparison of these figures. Better to watch the testing video and read the reviews of of people who bought AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X and AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 before making a decision which processor to buy for gaming and which not.

• AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X specs and review.

• AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 specs and review.