Core i5 vs Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
2017
8 cores / 16 threads, 125 Watt
10.86
+400%

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X outperforms Core i5 by a whopping 400% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Core i5 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking6681773
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation20.156.79
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)no data
Release date31 August 2017 (6 years ago)1 October 2023 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$549no data
Current price$94 (0.2x MSRP)$191

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X has 197% better value for money than Core i5.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Core i5 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)no data
Threads16no data
Base clock speed3.8 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4 GHzno data
Bus support4 × 8 GT/sno data
L1 cache96K (per core)no data
L2 cache512K (per core)no data
L3 cache32 MBno data
Chip lithography14 nmno data
Die size213 mm2no data
Number of transistors9,600 millionno data
64 bit support+-
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplierYesNo

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Core i5 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)no data
SocketSP3r2no data
Power consumption (TDP)125 Wattno data

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Core i5. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+no data
AVX+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Core i5 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Core i5. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelno data
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Core i5.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes60no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X 10.86
+400%
Core i5 2.17

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X outperforms Core i5 by 400% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X 16800
+547%
Core i5 2598

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X outperforms Core i5 by 547% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.86 2.17
Recency 31 August 2017 1 October 2023

The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5 in performance tests.


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