Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

6,400 Rank: 133
Rank Name Score Visual
129 Xeon W-1390P 6,432
+0.5%
130 Core i9-11900K 6,428
+0.4%
131 Ryzen 7 7840HS 6,427
+0.4%
132 Core i9-9940X 6,414
+0.2%
133 Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 6,400
134 Core i9-10920X 6,392
-0.1%
135 Xeon Silver 4416+ 6,388
-0.2%
136 Xeon E-2388G 6,362
-0.6%
137 Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 6,349
-0.8%
138 Core i9-12900E 6,336
-1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

7,246 Rank: 78
Rank Name Score Visual
74 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX 7,288
+0.6%
75 Xeon Gold 6438Y+ 7,275
+0.4%
76 Xeon Gold 6348 7,270
+0.3%
77 Xeon Platinum 8176 7,265
+0.3%
78 Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 7,246
79 Core i9-13900 7,242
-0.1%
80 Xeon w7-3455 7,240
-0.1%
81 Xeon Platinum 8180M 7,227
-0.3%
82 Xeon w7-3445 7,211
-0.5%
83 Ryzen AI Max 390 7,200
-0.6%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,836 Rank: 339
Rank Name Score Visual
335 Pentium Gold G4600 5,844
+0.1%
336 Xeon Gold 6146 5,841
+0.1%
337 Core i5-1235U 5,840
+0.1%
338 Xeon W-2145 5,838
+0%
339 Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 5,836
340 Core i9-10900E 5,835
+-0%
341 Ryzen 5 3600 5,834
+-0%
342 Xeon Gold 6134M 5,831
-0.1%
343 Xeon W-2150B 5,828
-0.1%
344 Ryzen 5 3500 5,828
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

6,054 Rank: 99
Rank Name Score Visual
95 Core i7-13700K 6,163
+1.8%
96 Core i9-13900HX 6,113
+1%
97 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX 6,099
+0.7%
98 Xeon W-3275 6,060
+0.1%
99 Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 6,054
100 Ryzen 9 5900X 6,053
+-0%
101 Core Ultra 7 255H 6,039
-0.2%
102 Core i9-12900KS 6,036
-0.3%
103 Xeon W-3275M 6,032
-0.4%
104 Xeon Platinum 8180 6,025
-0.5%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

6,591 Rank: 66
Rank Name Score Visual
62 Ryzen 9 7945HX 6,717
+1.9%
63 EPYC 7601 6,712
+1.8%
64 Core Ultra 9 275HX 6,645
+0.8%
65 Xeon W-3345 6,635
+0.7%
66 Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 6,591
67 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX 6,585
-0.1%
68 EPYC 7352 6,580
-0.2%
69 Xeon w7-2475X 6,563
-0.4%
70 Ryzen AI Max+ 395 6,535
-0.8%
71 Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 6,517
-1.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,410 Rank: 207
Rank Name Score Visual
203 Core i5-13500 5,442
+0.6%
204 Xeon W-2175 5,441
+0.6%
205 Xeon E5-2699 v4 5,426
+0.3%
206 Xeon E5-2696 v4 5,412
+0%
207 Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 5,410
208 Core i9-9900X 5,409
+-0%
209 Ryzen 7 7840HS 5,408
+-0%
210 Xeon Gold 6136 5,407
-0.1%
211 Xeon E5-4669 v4 5,405
-0.1%
212 Core i9-10900X 5,405
-0.1%

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Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX Details

The Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX stands as a high-end desktop processor that marked a significant leap in multi-core performance when it launched in 2018. Unlike its predecessors, which were more focused on mainstream and enthusiast workloads, the 2990WX was designed for power users and professionals who demand extreme computational power. Built on AMD's Zen+ architecture at a 12 nm process, it represents one of the last major desktop processors to use the Colfax microarchitecture before AMD transitioned to newer designs. Despite its age, the chip remains relevant in niche professional applications due to its unique combination of core count and memory bandwidth.

At the heart of the 2990WX lies a 32-core, 64-thread processor with a base frequency of 3.0 GHz and a boost frequency reaching up to 4.2 GHz. This makes it one of the most thread-heavy CPUs available, especially for its time. The processor is packaged in a quad-chip module, with each chip containing eight cores, all interconnected via a high-speed Infinity Fabric. The L3 cache spans 64 MiB, distributed across the cores, while the L1 and L2 caches measure 1 MiB and 16 MiB respectively. It operates on a quad-channel DDR4-2933 memory interface, supporting up to 2,097,152 MiB of memory and delivering a peak bandwidth of 93.9 GB/s.

The 2990WX operates at a substantial 250 W TDP, requiring robust cooling solutions and a high-quality power supply. It uses the FCLGA-4094 socket, which is shared with other high-end Threadripper models, ensuring compatibility with a broad range of motherboards. The chip supports a wide array of instruction sets, including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and the newer BMI2 and FMA3 instructions, enabling optimized performance in compute-intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, video encoding, and scientific simulations. It also supports Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT), allowing each core to handle two threads simultaneously, and features Precision Boost 2 and Precision Boost Overdrive for dynamic frequency scaling.

In benchmark testing, the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX achieves an overall score of 6,400, placing it at #133 among 2,060 processors. Its multicore score of 7,246 ranks it at #78, outperforming several modern Intel Xeon and Core i9 models, including the Core i9-13900 and Xeon w7-3455. However, its single-core performance of 5,836 places it at #339, significantly behind the top-tier processors in the single-threaded domain. This gap highlights the chip’s design philosophy: it excels in parallel workloads but lags in single-threaded responsiveness.

The 2990WX does not include integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU for any display output. It features 60 PCIe 3.0 lanes directly from the CPU, allowing for extensive expansion in professional setups with multiple GPUs or high-speed storage devices. The processor supports hardware virtualization, ECC memory, and advanced security features, making it suitable for enterprise and data center environments.

As of March 2026, the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX remains a powerful option for content creators, engineers, and researchers who prioritize raw processing power over energy efficiency or modern features. While newer processors have surpassed it in single-core performance and power efficiency, its massive core count and memory bandwidth continue to make it a viable choice in specialized applications. For users who need extreme parallel performance and are not constrained by power or thermal limits, the 2990WX remains a compelling, albeit dated, solution.
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
Family: Ryzen
Series: Ryzen
Model Number: 2990WX
Cores: 32
Threads: 64
Base Frequency: 3000 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 30x (unlocked)
Microarchitecture: Zen+
Core Name: Colfax
Core Family: 23
Socket: Socket TR4 and LGA-4094
Package: FCLGA-4094
Chipset: Promontory
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 250 W
Release Price: $1,799.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 3072 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 2048 KiB (4-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 1024 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 16 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 64 MiB (16-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2933
Memory Channels: 4
Maximum Memory: 2,048 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 87.42 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 60
PCIe Configuration: x16, x8, x4, x2

Physical Specifications

Process: 12 nm
Die Area: 213 mm²
Transistor Count: 19.20 billion
Manufacturer: GlobalFoundries
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX SMEP SSE4a SHA AMD-Vi AMD-V SenseMI Boost 2 SMT XFR 2 PBO
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