Ryzen 9 9950X vs Ryzen Threadripper 1920

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 1920
2017
12 cores / 24 threads, 140 Watt
13.89
Ryzen 9 9950X
2024
16 cores / 32 threads, 170 Watt
41.77
+201%

Ryzen 9 9950X outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 1920 by a whopping 201% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 1920 and Ryzen 9 9950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking53558
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data65.14
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency9.3823.24
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date29 July 2017 (7 years ago)15 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$649

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 1920 and Ryzen 9 9950X 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads2432
Base clock speed3.2 GHz4.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz5.7 GHz
L1 cache96K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache32 MB64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm4 nm
Die size213 mm22x 70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Number of transistors9,600 million16,630 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 1920 and Ryzen 9 9950X 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 configuration11
SocketSP3r2AM5
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt170 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920 and Ryzen 9 9950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataSMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920 and Ryzen 9 9950X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920 and Ryzen 9 9950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920 and Ryzen 9 9950X.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data24

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 1920 13.89
Ryzen 9 9950X 41.77
+201%

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 1920 22066
Ryzen 9 9950X 66352
+201%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.89 41.77
Recency 29 July 2017 15 August 2024
Physical cores 12 16
Threads 24 32
Chip lithography 14 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 170 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 1920 has 21.4% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 9950X, on the other hand, has a 200.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads, and a 250% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 9950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 in performance tests.


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