AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970x or 3990x for Skethup + Vray?

[sameyo]

Hello,

I am about to order a workstation for architectural work… we are are mainly 3D-modelling in Sketchup, and creating visualizations with Vray.

I wonder if anyone have a clue or experience on what the adantages / disadvantages would be with the two different processors… threadripper 3970x (32 cores, 3,7 GHz) or threadripper 3990x (64 cores, 2,9 GHz)?

Since Sketchup is a single threaded software, would it be beneficial to have the 3970x processor with a frequenze of 3,7 GHz in relation to the 3990x with a frequenze of 2,9 GHz?

And would that benefit outweigh the pro’s with the speed of rendering in vray with the 3990x processor?

Simply, what I’m wondering is if I would find the modelling work and handling heavy models noticeably slower with the 3990x processor than with the 3970x processor?

[Muhammed_Hamed]

would it be beneficial to have the 3970x processor with a frequenze of 3,7 GHz in relation to the 3990x with a frequenze of 2,9 GHz?

Hello sameyo

If you have the 3970X and 3990X side by side, you will not be able to tell the difference. The base clock doesn't tell the story anymore with this architecture of AMD CPUs
Both processors will boost to 4.4 or 4.5 on single threaded tasks
The 3990X is specially selected silicon, it runs cooler and will be able to boost nicely

Go for one machine with 3990X, it will consume less power and take less space. It is also important to note that 3990X or 3970X will need a very expensive board (+600 Euros) to run stable
Entry level boards will not cut it

Simply, what I’m wondering is if I would find the modelling work and handling heavy models noticeably slower with the 3990x processor than with the 3970x processor?

Not really, go for a single machine and 3990X

Best,
Muhammed

[seandunderdale]

I cant tell you how relieved I am I bought the 3990x. I had a 1950x before that, and its basically meant waaay less stress to my work day.

[Vizioen]

Hello sameyo

If you have the 3970X and 3990X side by side, you will not be able to tell the difference. The base clock doesn't tell the story anymore with this architecture of AMD CPUs
Both processors will boost to 4.4 or 4.5 on single threaded tasks
The 3990X is specially selected silicon, it runs cooler and will be able to boost nicely

Go for one machine with 3990X, it will consume less power and take less space. It is also important to note that 3990X or 3970X will need a very expensive board (+600 Euros) to run stable
Entry level boards will not cut it




Not really, go for a single machine and 3990X

Best,
Muhammed

Aah this confirmed my doubts as well for the 3990x (the lower clock speed). Glad I chose 3990x in the end. My workstation has been ordered btw .