Ryzen 9 3900X vs Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
2017
8 cores / 16 threads, 180 Watt
10.59
Ryzen 9 3900X
2019
12 cores / 24 threads, 105 Watt
20.53
+93.9%

Ryzen 9 3900X outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 1900X by an impressive 94% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Ryzen 9 3900X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking740275
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.0021.73
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperAMD Ryzen 9
Power efficiency8.0215.54
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)
Release date30 July 2017 (7 years ago)7 July 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$549$499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 3900X has 443% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper 1900X.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Ryzen 9 3900X 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads1624
Base clock speed3.8 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz4.6 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier38no data
L1 cache768 KB768 KB
L2 cache4 MB6 MB
L3 cache16 MB64 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size213 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Number of transistors9600 Million19,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Ryzen 9 3900X 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketSP3r2AM4
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Ryzen 9 3900X. 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 1900X and Ryzen 9 3900X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Ryzen 9 3900X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR4 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size2 TiB128 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s51.196 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card--

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Ryzen 9 3900X.

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 10.59
Ryzen 9 3900X 20.53
+93.9%

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 1900X 16820
Ryzen 9 3900X 32613
+93.9%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X 1189
Ryzen 9 3900X 1710
+43.8%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X 5890
Ryzen 9 3900X 9939
+68.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.59 20.53
Recency 30 July 2017 7 July 2019
Physical cores 8 12
Threads 16 24
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 105 Watt

Ryzen 9 3900X has a 93.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 71.4% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 3900X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X in performance tests.


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