Compare Processors: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X vs Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

  3. AMD Ryzen 5 2600X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X 6-Core 3.6GHz (4.2GHz Max Boost) Socket AM4 95W YD260XBCAFBOX

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX (YD299XAZAFWOF)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

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Price
$209.99
Prime Eligible Item
$1,719.99
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Availability In Stock In Stock
Pangoly Score - -
Brand AMD AMD
Model YD260XBCAFBOX YD299XAZAFWOF
Release Date April 2018 August 2018
Performance
(Charts)
26th
1st
Effective Value
15th
117th
TDP 95 Watts 250 Watts
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Series Ryzen 5 Ryzen Threadripper
Core Name Pinnacle Ridge -
Socket AM4 TR4
Integrated Graphics No No
CPU Cores 6 32
CPU Threads 12 64
CPU Clock Rate 3600MHz 3000MHz
CPU Turbo Clock Rate 4200MHz 4200MHz
CPU Cooler included
Manufacturing Process 12 nm 12 nm
Maximum Supported Memory 64GB 1TB
Cache L3 16.00MB 8.00MB
Critic Reviews - -
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Processor + X470 Motherboard
$339.98
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Compare Processors: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X vs Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX. Analyze head-to-head all specifications and features to find out the better CPU.

Comparison summary

Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 2600X:

  • 88% cheaper, you can save $1,510.00.
  • Better Effective Value.
  • Around 62% lower TDP.
  • Higher CPU Clock Frequency (+600MHz).
  • Includes CPU Cooler.

Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX:

  • Around 30% better average performance.
  • 26 more cores.
  • 52 more threads.
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