Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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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 3990X based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

6,471 Rank: 120
Rank Name Score Visual
116 Xeon W-3275 6,496
+0.4%
117 Ryzen 9 3950X 6,487
+0.2%
118 Core i9-10940X 6,485
+0.2%
119 EPYC 7401 6,480
+0.1%
120 Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 6,471
121 Ryzen 9 5900 6,471
+0%
122 Core i9-7960X 6,468
+-0%
123 Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 6,463
-0.1%
124 Ryzen AI 7 350 6,460
-0.2%
125 Xeon W-3265 6,455
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Ryzen Threadripper 3990X based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

8,778 Rank: 16
Rank Name Score Visual
12 EPYC 7702P 9,241
+5.3%
13 Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 9,112
+3.8%
14 EPYC 7702 8,983
+2.3%
15 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX 8,931
+1.7%
16 Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 8,778
17 Xeon w9-3495X 8,763
-0.2%
18 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX 8,600
-2%
19 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX 8,437
-3.9%
20 EPYC 7642 8,338
-5%
21 Core i9-13900KS 8,222
-6.3%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Ryzen Threadripper 3990X based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,933 Rank: 987
Rank Name Score Visual
983 Core i5-3450S 4,935
+0%
984 Core i3-4130T 4,935
+0%
985 Xeon D-1527 4,934
+0%
986 Core i7-3770S 4,934
+0%
987 Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 4,933
988 Core i7-8665U 4,932
+-0%
989 Ryzen 5 2500U 4,931
+-0%
990 Core i7-3820 4,927
-0.1%
991 Core i7-3720QM 4,926
-0.1%
992 Xeon E5-2650 v4 4,923
-0.2%

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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 3990X based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

9,031 Rank: 11
Rank Name Score Visual
7 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX 9,558
+5.8%
8 Ryzen Threadripper 9970X 9,508
+5.3%
9 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 9,255
+2.5%
10 Xeon w9-3495X 9,248
+2.4%
11 Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 9,031
12 Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 8,982
-0.5%
13 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7975WX 8,929
-1.1%
14 EPYC 7H12 8,925
-1.2%
15 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX 8,922
-1.2%
16 EPYC 7742 8,590
-4.9%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Ryzen Threadripper 3990X based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

10,660 Rank: 7
Rank Name Score Visual
3 Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 13,476
+26.4%
4 Ryzen Threadripper 9980X 13,282
+24.6%
5 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX 13,069
+22.6%
6 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX 10,666
+0.1%
7 Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 10,660
8 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 10,408
-2.4%
9 EPYC 7H12 10,135
-4.9%
10 EPYC 7742 9,708
-8.9%
11 Ryzen Threadripper 9970X 9,689
-9.1%
12 Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 9,603
-9.9%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Ryzen Threadripper 3990X based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

7,893 Rank: 20
Rank Name Score Visual
16 Xeon w9-3475X 8,359
+5.9%
17 Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 8,356
+5.9%
18 EPYC 7742 8,136
+3.1%
19 EPYC 7702 8,012
+1.5%
20 Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 7,893
21 Ryzen 9 9950X3D 7,786
-1.4%
22 EPYC 7552 7,758
-1.7%
23 Xeon Gold 6438Y+ 7,660
-3%
24 EPYC 7642 7,616
-3.5%
25 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX 7,602
-3.7%

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Ryzen Threadripper 3990X Details

For professionals and enthusiasts working with highly demanding workloads such as 3D rendering, video editing, and scientific simulations, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X stands as a powerful, albeit aging, flagship processor. Launched in February 2020, this CPU is built on the Zen 2 (Castle Peak) architecture and represents one of AMD’s most extreme desktop offerings in its time. Despite being over four years old, its sheer core count and multi-threaded performance continue to make it relevant for users who prioritize raw computational power over modern efficiency or integrated graphics.

The Ryzen Threadripper 3990X features 64 cores and 128 threads, made possible by AMD’s Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) technology, which effectively doubles the thread count. It operates at a base frequency of 2.9 GHz and can boost up to 4.3 GHz depending on the workload, though its actual performance is more constrained by thermal and power limits. With a TDP of 280 W, the processor demands robust cooling solutions and a high-end motherboard with the sTRX4 socket. It supports up to 128 GB of DDR4-2666 memory across a quad-channel memory interface, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 41.6 GB/s, enabling fast data access for memory-intensive applications.

In terms of integrated features, the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X does not include a GPU, requiring a discrete graphics card for any visual output. However, it supports a wide range of instruction sets including AVX, AVX2, and AES-NI, which are essential for accelerating tasks in video encoding, cryptography, and scientific computing. The processor also supports ECC memory, a key advantage for workstation environments where data integrity is critical.

Benchmark results reveal the processor's strengths and limitations. It scores 8778 in multicore performance, ranking #16 out of 2060 processors, placing it behind newer Threadripper PRO and EPYC models but ahead of many mainstream and enthusiast CPUs. Its single-core score of 4933 ranks #987, indicating that while it excels in parallel tasks, it lags behind modern high-frequency CPUs in single-threaded performance. The overall score of 6471 positions it at #120, highlighting its role as a multi-threaded powerhouse rather than a general-purpose performance leader.

In the broader competitive landscape, the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X competes with high-end Intel Xeon and AMD EPYC processors, but newer models such as the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and EPYC 7702 have surpassed it in both performance and efficiency. While it remains a formidable option for legacy systems or users who have already invested in the sTRX4 platform, its age and power consumption make it less appealing for new builds. As of March 2026, the processor is best suited for specialized workstations where multi-threaded throughput outweighs the need for modern features or energy efficiency.
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
Model Number: i5-10500T
Cores: 6
Threads: 12
Base Frequency: 2300 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 29x (unlocked)
Core Name: Castle Peak
Socket: FCLGA1200
Package: sTRX4
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 35 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.488 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2666
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 41.6 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: UHD Graphics 630
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1150 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 8x mm²
Manufacturer: TSMC
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES F16C x86-64 HT EIST TXT VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT SSE4a SHA AMD-V SMT XFR 2 Flex Memory
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