AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X vs Intel Core i3-9350KF
Comparative analysis of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Intel Core i3-9350KF processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Security & Reliability. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.
Differences
Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 60 more cores, run more applications at once: 64 vs 4
- 124 more threads: 128 vs 4
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 7 nm vs 14 nm
- 8x more maximum memory size: 512 GB vs 64 GB
- 10.7x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 80866 vs 7549
Specifications (specs) | |
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Number of cores | 64 vs 4 |
Number of threads | 128 vs 4 |
Manufacturing process technology | 7 nm vs 14 nm |
Maximum memory size | 512 GB vs 64 GB |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - CPU mark | 80866 vs 7549 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-9350KF
- Around 7% higher clock speed: 4.60 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
- Around 5% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 95 °C
- 3.1x lower typical power consumption: 91 Watt vs 280 Watt
- Around 4% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2668 vs 2564
Specifications (specs) | |
Maximum frequency | 4.60 GHz vs 4.3 GHz |
Maximum core temperature | 100°C vs 95 °C |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 91 Watt vs 280 Watt |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 2668 vs 2564 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
CPU 2: Intel Core i3-9350KF
PassMark - Single thread mark |
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PassMark - CPU mark |
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Name | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Intel Core i3-9350KF |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 2564 | 2668 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 80866 | 7549 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1214 | |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 23273 | |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 18334 |
Compare specifications (specs)
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Intel Core i3-9350KF | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Zen | Coffee Lake |
Launch date | 7 Feb 2020 | Q1'19 |
Launch price (MSRP) | $3990 | |
OPN PIB | 100-100000163WOF | |
OPN Tray | 100-000000163 | |
Place in performance rating | 179 | 794 |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Processor Number | i3-9350KF | |
Series | 9th Generation Intel® Core™ i3 Processors | |
Status | Launched | |
Performance |
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Base frequency | 2.9 GHz | 4.00 GHz |
L1 cache | 4 MB | |
L2 cache | 32 MB | |
L3 cache | 256 MB | |
Manufacturing process technology | 7 nm | 14 nm |
Maximum core temperature | 95 °C | 100°C |
Maximum frequency | 4.3 GHz | 4.60 GHz |
Number of cores | 64 | 4 |
Number of threads | 128 | 4 |
Unlocked | ||
64 bit support | ||
Bus Speed | 8 GT/s DMI3 | |
Memory |
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Max memory channels | 8 | 2 |
Maximum memory size | 512 GB | 64 GB |
Supported memory types | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2400 |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 37.5 GB/s | |
Compatibility |
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Sockets supported | sTRX4 | FCLGA1151 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 280 Watt | 91 Watt |
Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | |
Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
Thermal Solution | PCG 2015D (130W) | |
Peripherals |
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PCI Express revision | 4.0 | 3.0 |
Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | |
PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | |
Scalability | 1S Only | |
Advanced Technologies |
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Fused Multiply-Add 3 (FMA3) | ||
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2) | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
The "Zen" Core Architecture | ||
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
Idle States | ||
Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 | |
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
Intel® TSX-NI | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX) | ||
Intel® OS Guard | ||
Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Secure Boot |