AMD A8-3870K vs AMD Threadripper 3990X
A side-by-side spec comparison of the AMD A8-3870K and the AMD Threadripper 3990X. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 280W |
| Cores | 4 | 64 |
| Socket | FM1 | AM4 |
| L3 Cache | 0 MB | 256 MB |
| Threads | 8 | 64 |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 2.9 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Lynx | Zen 2 |
| Integrated Graphics | Radeon HD 6550D | None |
Winner: AMD Threadripper 3990X — driven by Cores (64), Boost Clock (4.3 GHz), L3 Cache (256 MB)
AMD A8-3870K
2
performance points
AMD Threadripper 3990X
10
performance points
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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