Ryzen Threadripper 3990X vs Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($2,850) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,497) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Matisse (2019−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+129%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($2,850) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,497) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
The Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 280 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 79,889 points. Launch price was $3,999.
Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
The Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture. It features 48 cores and 96 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 300 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 79,683 points. Launch price was $6,497.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Threadripper 3990X packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ offers 48 cores / 96 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X versus 4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ — a 7.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper 3990X uses the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X scores 79,889 against the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+'s 79,683 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,961 vs 1,961, a 0% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 22,045 vs 55,000 (85.5% advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+). L3 cache: 256 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X vs 300 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 64 / 128+33% | 48 / 96 |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz+7% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+26% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 256 MB | 300 MB (total)+17% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 7 nm, 12 nm-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Matisse (2019−2020) | Emerald Rapids (2023) |
| PassMark | 79,889 | 79,683 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 64,366 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,961 | 1,961 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 22,045 | 55,000+149% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Threadripper 3990X uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X versus DDR5-5600 on the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ — the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 256 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Ryzen Threadripper 3990X) vs 8 (Xeon Platinum 8568Y+). PCIe lanes: 88 (Ryzen Threadripper 3990X) vs 80 (Xeon Platinum 8568Y+) — the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: TRX40 (Ryzen Threadripper 3990X) and C741 (Xeon Platinum 8568Y+).
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | TR4 | LGA4677 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB | 4096 GB+1500% |
| RAM Channels | 4 | 8+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 88+10% | 80 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: true (Ryzen Threadripper 3990X) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Platinum 8568Y+). Primary use case: Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ targets High Performance Server. Direct competitor: Ryzen Threadripper 3990X rivals Core i9-10980XE; Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ rivals EPYC 9554.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | None |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | High Performance Server |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Threadripper 3990X launched at $3990 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ debuted at $6497. At current prices ($2850 vs $6497), the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is $3647 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X delivers 28.0 pts/$ vs 12.3 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ — making the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X the 78.3% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3990-39% | $6497 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2850-56% | $6497 |
| Performance per Dollar | 28.0+128% | 12.3 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2023 |
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