PCPC & CPU CoolingAMD TR2990WX Power Consumption and Best PSUs Recommendations September 29, 20183146 views0Share By IG ShareIn our recent post, we discussed 2nd gen AMD Threadripper processors. Today, we will go a little bit deeper into AMD TR2990WX power consumption matrices. We have a list of benchmarks describing power consumption of new Threadripper 2990WX on different applications and performance levels. It will help us to understand which PSU will be best for a rig powered by TR2990WX.Note: If you buy something from our links, we might earn a commission. See our disclosure statement.Before we jump to the list of best PSU recommendations for the new 2nd Gen ThreadRipper 2990WX Processor, have a look at following table describing various facts and figures about power consumption of ThreadRipper 2990WX:Table of Contents ToggleThreadRipper 2990WX Power Consumption:Best PSU Recommendation for TR 2990WX:1. EVGA SuperNOVA 850 G3:2. Corsair RM1000x:3. Thermaltake ToughPower 1000W:4. Apevia ATX – JP800W:5. Seasonic Focus SSR – 850FX:6. EVGA Supernova 1000PS:Conclusion:ThreadRipper 2990WX Power Consumption:As we discussed before, Both ThreadRipper 2990WX and ThreadRipper 2970WX has a TDP of 250 Watts. TDP stands for Thermal Design Power / Point. It indicated the maximum amount of heat generated by a processor chip. It barely affects the maximum power consumption but is positively related to it.TDP 250 WattsPower Consumption Idle 34.5 WattsPower Consumption CAD(2D / 3D)65.8 WattsPower Consumption Gaming 86.1 WattsPower Consumption Torture Loop 498.7 WattsThreadRipper 2990WXIdle:Now let’s talk about these figures. When a Windows 10 desktop powered by ThreadRipper 2990WX was kept idle for 30 minutes, the total power consumption by CPU was around 34.5 Watts. AMD’s efforts for minimizing idle power consumptions are pretty clear and impressive as TR 2990WX performed better than previous gen Treadripper processors.CAD (2D / 3D):The performance of this chip was not that impressive on CAD testing. Despite this test utilizing only four cores of the processor, the Threadripper 2990WX consumed almost 65.8 Watts of power. The TR 2950X performed much better in this aspect, which is pretty considerable as its performance level is pretty low compared to the TR 2990 WX.Gaming:When it comes to gaming, TR 2990WX beat most of the previous gen processors by both AMD and Intel. Playing Witcher 3 with 1080p resolution on GeForce GTX 1080 Ti (@ 2.1 GHz Water Cooled), overall CPU power consumption was 79.6 Watts. It is better than Threadripper 2950X, Core i9 7960X and many other older Intel and AMD chips. The benchmark implies that AMD’s second-gen Threadripper processors are way better in gaming compared to their predecessors. Even turning PBO didn’t leave any noticeable power consumption impact.Torture Loop:While trying to push the 2nd gen AMD ThreadRipper processors on their edge, the TR 2990WX consumed about 498.7 Watts. It’s a worst possible scenario for any CPU chip, and mainstream users are very unlikely to confront it. However, we included these results to give you a better idea. Note that performance of TR 2990WX was worst compared to previous gen AMD ThreadRipper, Ryzen, and other Intel chips.Best PSU Recommendation for TR 2990WX:Considering that the chip requires an extreme cooling solution and other high-end components, the rig powered by a 2nd Gen ThreadRipper 2990WX processor will require a stable, high efficient power supply which keeps the overall system nice and stable. Moreover, here we should also consider the possible memory and CPU overclocking. Thus, we recommend at least 800-1000 Watt PSU for an average build. Here are some recommendations:1. EVGA SuperNOVA 850 G3:Check on Amazon Check on NeweggVoltage RequiredAC 100-240 VPower Output Connectors Details1 x power 24 pin ATX,2 x power 8 pin EPS12V with detachable 4 pin ATX12V section6 x 8 pin PCI Express power with detachable 2 pin section9 x 15 pin Serial ATA power4 x 4 pin internal power1 x 4 pin mini-power connectorOutput Voltage+3.3 V+5 V±12 VPower Capacity / Provided850 Watts / 850 WattsEfficiency90% (115VAC)92% (220 – 240VAC)Specification ComplianceATX12VEPS12VOutput Current+3.3V – 24 A+5V – 24 A+12V – 70.8 A+5VSB – 3 A-12V – 0.5 A80 PLUS Certification80 PLUS GoldCompliant StandardsTUVCBFCCRoHSWEEEcTUVusEnergy-Related Products (ERP) Lot 6RCMFeaturesOverheat protectionovercurrent protectionovervoltage protectionoverpower protectionSLI readyCrossFire readyundervoltage protectionshort-circuit protectionECO Intelligent Thermal Control Systemfluid dynamic bearing cooling fanfully modularMTBFMTBFCooling System130 mm fanColor CategoryBlackMin Operating Temperature32° FMax Operating Temperature122° FDimension5.9 x 5.9 x 3.3 inchesWeight 8 lbsService & Support 10 years of limited warranty with parts and labor service included2. Corsair RM1000x:Check on Amazon Check on NeweggVoltage RequiredAC 100-240 VPower Output Connectors Details1 x power 24 pin ATX with detachable 4 pin section,2 x power 8 pin EPS12V with detachable 4-pin ATX12V section12 x 4 pin internal power11 x 15 pin Serial ATA power1 x 4 pin mini-power connector8 x 8 pin PCIe Express power with detachable 2 pin sectionOutput Voltage+3.3 V+5 V±12 VPower Capacity / Provided1000 Watt / 1000 WattFrequency Required 47 – 63 HzEfficiency90%Specification ComplianceATX12V 2.4EPS12V 2.92Output Current+3.3V – 25 A+5V – 25 A+12V – 83.3 A-12V – 0.8 A+5VSB – 3 A80 PLUS Certification80 PLUS GoldFeaturessleeved cablesMTBF100000 secCooling System135 mm fanColor CategoryBlackMin Operating Temperature–Max Operating Temperature–Cable Details Power Cable KitDimension5.9 x 7.1 x 3.4 inchesWeight 4.42 lbsService & Support 10 years of limited warranty3. Thermaltake ToughPower 1000W:Check on Amazon Check on NeweggVoltage RequiredAC 115/230 VInput Voltage Range AC 100 – 240 VPower Output Connectors Details1 x power 24-pin ATX with detachable 4 pin section1 x power 8 pin EPS12V1 x 8 pin PCI Express power with detachable 2 pin section12 x 15 pin Serial ATA power8 x 4 pin mini-power connectorOutput Voltage+3.3 V+5 V±12 VPower Capacity / Provided1000 Watts / 1000 WattsFrequency Required 50 – 60 HzEfficiency–Specification ComplianceATX12V 2.3EPS12V 2.92Output Current+3.3V – 25 A+5V – 25 A+12V1 – 50 A+12V2 – 70 A-12V – 0.3 A+5VSB – 3.5 A80 PLUS Certification80 PLUS SilverFeaturesUltra Quiet FanFlat Modular CablesHigh-Quality Japanese CapacitorMassive and Dedicated + 12V OutputMTBF120000 secCooling System135mm fanColor CategoryBlackMin Operating Temperature32° FMax Operating Temperature104° FHumidity Range Operating 10 – 90 %(non-condensing)Cable Details –Dimension5.9 x 7.1 x 3.4 inchesWeight 8 poundsService & Support 5 years of limited warranty4. Apevia ATX – JP800W:Check on Amazon Check on NeweggType ATX 12VMaximum Power 800WCooling Fans 1x 135mm Blue LED FanForced Air VentilationMain Connector 1x 20 / 24 pin Main PowerOther Connectors 1x 4 / 8 pin + 12V and EPS4x SATA4x Peripheral1x Floppy4x 6 + 2 pin PCIe _Frequency Required 50/60 HzSATA Power Connector 4Specification ComplianceATX12VOutput Current+3.3V – 20 A+5V – 20 A+12V – 58 A+12V – 0.3 A+5Vsb – 2.5 A80 PLUS Certification80 PLUS BRONZE CertifiedSLI / Haswell / CrossFire Supports all threeHold up time 17 ms at Full Load + Normal Input VoltageInput Voltage 115V – 230VInput Current 8 A – 115 V4 A – 230 VDimension 3.4 x 5.9 x 6.2 inchesWeight 5.00 lbsOther Features Universal AC Input by Active PFCCosmic Black CasingSupports Single 12V Output for Higher Power UsageSupports ATX 12V 2.3 VersionSupports Dual/Quad Core CPUsLow NoiseAll Cables are SleevedOVP (Over Voltage Protection)OPP (Over Power Protection)UVP (Under Voltage Protection)SCP (Short Circuit Protection)Double Forward Converter DesignSupport & Warranty –5. Seasonic Focus SSR – 850FX:Check on Amazon Check on NeweggVoltage RequiredAC 100-240 VPower Output Connectors Details1 x power 24-pin ATX with detachable 4 pin section2 x power 8-pin EPS12V with detachable 4 pin ATX12V section6 x 8 pin PCI Express power with detachable 2 pin section10 x 15 pin Serial ATA power5 x 4 pin internal power1 x 4 pin mini-power connectorOutput Voltage+3.3 V+5 V±12 VPower Capacity / Provided850 Watt / 850 WattEfficiency87% at 100% Load87% at 20% Load90% at 50% LoadSpecification ComplianceATX12VEPS12VOutput Current+3.3V – 20 A+5V – 20 A+12V – 70 A-12V – 0.3 A+5VSB – 3 A80 PLUS Certification80 PLUS GoldCompliant StandardsTUVBSMICBCCCRoHSWEEEcULusEnergy-Related Products (ERP) Lot 6REACHEACRCMFeatureson/off switchMTBF100000 secCooling System120 mm fanColor CategoryBlackMin Operating Temperature32 °FMax Operating Temperature122 °FDimension5.51″ x 5.91″ x 3.39″ inchesWeight 6.75 poundsService & Support 10 years of limited warranty6. EVGA Supernova 1000PS:Check on Amazon Check on NeweggVoltage RequiredAC 100-240 VPower Output Connectors Details1 x power 24 pin ATX2 x power 8 pin EPS12V with a detachable 4 pin ATX12V section10 x 8 pin PCI Express power with detachable 2 pin section16 x 15 pin Serial ATA power5 x 4 pin internal power1 x 4 pin mini-power connectorOutput Voltage+3.3 V+5 V±12 VPower Capacity / Provided1000 Watt / 1000 WattRequired Frequency50 – 60 HzEfficiency92% (115VAC) / 94% (220-240VAC)Specification ComplianceATXOutput Current+3.3V – 25 A+5V – 25 A+12V – 83 A+5VSB – 3 A-12V – 0.8 A80 PLUS Certification80 PLUS PlatinumCompliant Standards–FeaturesOn/off switchOvercurrent protectionOvervoltage protectionOverpower protectionSLI readyCrossFire readyUnder voltage protectionShort-circuit protectionTeflon Nano-Steel Bearing fanFully modularMTBF100000 hour(s)Cooling System135 mm fanColor CategoryBlackMin Operating Temperature32 °FMax Operating Temperature122 °FCable Details 5 ft external power cableDimension5.9 x 6.7 x 3.4 inchesWeight 7.94 lbsService & Support 7 years warranty with product registrationConclusion:That’s it for our list of best PSUs for ThreadRipper 2990WX 2nd gen AMD Processor. 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