Ryzen Threadripper 2950X vs Ryzen Threadripper 1920

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 1920
2017
12 cores / 24 threads, 140 Watt
14.42
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
2018
16 cores / 32 threads, 180 Watt
19.23
+33.4%

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 1920 by a substantial 33% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 1920 and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking526314
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data8.65
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen Threadripper
Power efficiency9.399.74
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)ZEN+ (2018−2019)
Release date29 July 2017 (7 years ago)6 August 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$899

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 1920 and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 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 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rateno data4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplierno data35
L1 cache96K (per core)1.5 MB
L2 cache512 KB (per core)8 MB
L3 cache32 MB32 MB
Chip lithography14 nm12 nm
Die size213 mm2213 mm2
Number of transistors9,600 million9600 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 1920 and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketSP3r2Socket TR4
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt180 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920 and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X. 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 1920 and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920 and Ryzen Threadripper 2950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR4 Quad-channel
Maximum memory sizeno data2 TiB
Max memory channelsno data4
Maximum memory bandwidthno data93.867 GB/s
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 1920 14.42
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 19.23
+33.4%

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 Threadripper 2950X 29430
+33.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.42 19.23
Recency 29 July 2017 6 August 2018
Physical cores 12 16
Threads 24 32
Chip lithography 14 nm 12 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 180 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 1920 has 28.6% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X, on the other hand, has a 33.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads, and a 16.7% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 in performance tests.


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