EPYC 9655 vs Ryzen Threadripper 1920X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
2017
12 cores / 24 threads, 180 Watt
14.40
EPYC 9655
2024
96 cores / 192 threads, 400 Watt
97.30
+576%

EPYC 9655 outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 1920X by a whopping 576% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking5542
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.001.76
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency7.6723.33
DesignerAMDAMD
ManufacturerGlobalFoundriesTSMC
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)Turin (2024)
Release date10 August 2017 (7 years ago)10 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$799$11,852

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X has 127% better value for money than EPYC 9655.

Performance to price scatter graph

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and EPYC 9655 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)96
Threads24192
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache96K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache32 MB384 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm4 nm
Die size213 mm212x 70.6 mm2
Number of transistors9,600 million99,780 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and EPYC 9655 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)2
SocketSP3r2SP5
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt400 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and EPYC 9655. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and EPYC 9655 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and EPYC 9655. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR5
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and EPYC 9655.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes60128

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 14.40
EPYC 9655 97.30
+576%

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. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 23101
EPYC 9655 156085
+576%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.40 97.30
Recency 10 August 2017 10 October 2024
Physical cores 12 96
Threads 24 192
Chip lithography 14 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 400 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X has 122.2% lower power consumption.

EPYC 9655, on the other hand, has a 575.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 700% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 250% more advanced lithography process.

The AMD EPYC 9655 is our recommended choice as it beats the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 1920X is a desktop processor while EPYC 9655 is a server/workstation one.

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