Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

32 cores · 64 threads · up to 4.2 GHz on Socket TR4.

4.1 · 13 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

4.2 GHz

L3 cache

64 MB

TDP

250W

Socket

Socket TR4

Performance breakdown

Gaming19

Productivity20

Single-core18

Multi-core100

Power efficiency19

Lab scores

Performance score19

Cores32

Threads64

Boost clock (GHz)4.2 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p42 fps

1440p33 fps

4K23 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Zen+
Process node: 12 nm
Socket: Socket TR4
Release year: 2018
Total cores: 32
Threads: 64

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 3.0 GHz
Boost clock: 4.2 GHz
Multiplier: 30 (unlocked)
L1 cache: 3 KB
L2 cache: 16 MB
L3 cache: 64 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR4
Max capacity: 2 GB
Max bandwidth: 93.867 GB/s
Base power (TDP): 250W
Launch price: $1799

Technologies

Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners love the insane multi-core grunt for heavy workstation tasks. The usual gripe is it runs hot and needs serious cooling, plus gaming performance lags behind cheaper chips.

Pros

Handles huge workloads without breaking a sweat
Stays cool with a good liquid cooler
Tackles rendering and compiling like a champ
Old platform, but still punches hard

Cons

Needs a specialized motherboard
Runs hot under heavy load
Gaming performance is surprisingly poor

Verdict

Our verdict on the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is a 2018 flagship workstation CPU with many cores, but its dual-die memory layout cripples gaming and low-threaded work.

Get it if you need maximum multi-threaded grunt for heavy rendering or video workstations on a budget. Skip it if your work relies on fast single-core performance or gaming, where cheaper options will run circles around this chip.