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Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

EPYC 7713

2021

Why buy it

✅+3.9% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 225W instead of 280W, a 55W reduction.
✅45.5% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 88) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 11.8 vs 20.0 PassMark/$ ($7,060 MSRP vs $3,990 MSRP).

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $3,070 less on MSRP ($3,990 MSRP vs $7,060 MSRP).
✅Delivers 70.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 20.0 vs 11.8 PassMark/$ ($3,990 MSRP vs $7,060 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (79,889 vs 83,018).
❌24.4% higher power demand at 280W vs 225W.

EPYC 7713

2021

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

2019

Why buy it

✅+3.9% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 225W instead of 280W, a 55W reduction.
✅45.5% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 88) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Costs $3,070 less on MSRP ($3,990 MSRP vs $7,060 MSRP).
✅Delivers 70.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 20.0 vs 11.8 PassMark/$ ($3,990 MSRP vs $7,060 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 11.8 vs 20.0 PassMark/$ ($7,060 MSRP vs $3,990 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (79,889 vs 83,018).
❌24.4% higher power demand at 280W vs 225W.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 7713 better than Ryzen Threadripper 3990X?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is ahead with a 1.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7713 pulls ahead with 3.9% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7713 is the better fit. You are getting 3.9% better PassMark, backed by 64 cores and 128 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

EPYC 7713 is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen Threadripper 3990X makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. EPYC 7713 is 76.9% more expensive on MSRP at $7,060 MSRP versus $3,990 MSRP, and it gives you 3.9% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 1.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is also 70.3% better value on MSRP (20.0 vs 11.8 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

EPYC 7713 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2019) and more multi-core headroom with 64 cores / 128 threads instead of 64/128. That extra cache should hold up really well in CPU-limited games and high-refresh builds.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

EPYC 7713 Benchmark Check

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7713	Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
1080p
low	195 FPS	181 FPS
medium	159 FPS	152 FPS
high	129 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	160 FPS	157 FPS
medium	125 FPS	125 FPS
high	97 FPS	102 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	72 FPS	85 FPS
medium	60 FPS	72 FPS
high	47 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	46 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7713	Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
1080p
low	267 FPS	584 FPS
medium	235 FPS	503 FPS
high	193 FPS	386 FPS
ultra	158 FPS	330 FPS
1440p
low	219 FPS	491 FPS
medium	198 FPS	433 FPS
high	167 FPS	343 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	277 FPS
4K
low	135 FPS	308 FPS
medium	124 FPS	275 FPS
high	112 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	204 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7713	Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
1080p
low	837 FPS	681 FPS
medium	698 FPS	563 FPS
high	650 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	574 FPS	428 FPS
1440p
low	602 FPS	582 FPS
medium	500 FPS	488 FPS
high	459 FPS	427 FPS
ultra	401 FPS	368 FPS
4K
low	430 FPS	424 FPS
medium	336 FPS	338 FPS
high	300 FPS	293 FPS
ultra	243 FPS	234 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7713	Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
1080p
low	975 FPS	942 FPS
medium	883 FPS	842 FPS
high	758 FPS	724 FPS
ultra	656 FPS	639 FPS
1440p
low	752 FPS	777 FPS
medium	654 FPS	677 FPS
high	558 FPS	580 FPS
ultra	479 FPS	502 FPS
4K
low	540 FPS	540 FPS
medium	479 FPS	489 FPS
high	420 FPS	429 FPS
ultra	363 FPS	373 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7713 and Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

EPYC 7713

The EPYC 7713 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 15 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.68 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm+ process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 225 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 83,018 points. Launch price was $7,060.

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.

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Processing Power

Both the EPYC 7713 and Ryzen Threadripper 3990X share an identical 64-core/128-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.68 GHz on the EPYC 7713 versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X — a 15.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X (base: 2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The EPYC 7713 uses the Milan (2021−2023) architecture (7 nm+), while the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X uses Matisse (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 7713 scores 83,018 against the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X's 79,889 — a 3.8% lead for the EPYC 7713. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 7713 vs 256 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X.

Feature	EPYC 7713	Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
Cores / Threads	64 / 128	64 / 128
Boost Clock	3.68 GHz	4.3 GHz+17%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.9 GHz+45%
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)	256 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm+	7 nm, 12 nm
Architecture	Milan (2021−2023)	Matisse (2019−2020)
PassMark	83,018+4%	79,889
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	64,366
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,961
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	22,045

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7713 uses the SP3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X uses TR4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 3200 on the EPYC 7713 versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X — the EPYC 7713 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7713 supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 256 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 8 (EPYC 7713) vs 4 (Ryzen Threadripper 3990X). PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7713) vs 88 (Ryzen Threadripper 3990X) — the EPYC 7713 offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7713) and TRX40 (Ryzen Threadripper 3990X).

Feature	EPYC 7713	Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
Socket	SP3	TR4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	3200+79900%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	4096	256 GB+6553500%
RAM Channels	8+100%	4
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+45%	88

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, SEV (EPYC 7713) vs true (Ryzen Threadripper 3990X). Direct competitor: EPYC 7713 rivals Xeon Platinum 8380; Ryzen Threadripper 3990X rivals Core i9-10980XE.

Feature	EPYC 7713	Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, SEV	true

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 7713 launched at $7060 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X debuted at $3990. On MSRP ($7060 vs $3990), the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is $3070 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7713 delivers 11.8 pts/$ vs 20.0 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X — making the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X the 52% better value option.