Ryzen Threadripper 1920 vs Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
2019
24 cores / 48 threads, 280 Watt
35.87
+149%
Ryzen Threadripper 1920
2017
12 cores / 24 threads, 140 Watt
14.42

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 1920 by a whopping 149% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Ryzen Threadripper 1920 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking107526
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation18.03no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency11.689.39
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Zen (2017−2020)
Release date7 November 2019 (5 years ago)29 July 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,399no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Ryzen Threadripper 1920 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads4824
Base clock speed3.8 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz3.8 GHz
Bus rate8 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier38no data
L1 cache1536 KB96K (per core)
L2 cache12 MB512 KB (per core)
L3 cache128 MB32 MB
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm14 nm
Die sizeno data213 mm2
Number of transistors23540 Million9,600 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Ryzen Threadripper 1920 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)1
SocketTR4SP3r2
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt140 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Ryzen Threadripper 1920. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Ryzen Threadripper 1920 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and Ryzen Threadripper 1920. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR4 Quad-channel
Maximum memory size256 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth102.403 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

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 3960X 35.87
+149%
Ryzen Threadripper 1920 14.42

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 3960X 54893
+149%
Ryzen Threadripper 1920 22066

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 35.87 14.42
Recency 7 November 2019 29 July 2017
Physical cores 24 12
Threads 48 24
Chip lithography 7 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 140 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has a 148.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

Ryzen Threadripper 1920, on the other hand, has 100% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 in performance tests.


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