Athlon 64 X2 5400+ vs Ryzen Threadripper 1920X

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
2017
12 cores / 24 threads, 180 Watt
14.81
+2453%
Athlon 64 X2 5400+
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 89 Watt
0.58

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X outperforms Athlon 64 X2 5400+ by a whopping 2453% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Athlon 64 X2 5400+ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking4912814
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.39no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency7.640.61
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)Windsor (2006−2007)
Release date13 July 2017 (7 years ago)December 2006 (17 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$799no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Athlon 64 X2 5400+ 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads242
Base clock speed3.5 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz2.8 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache1.125 MB256 KB
L2 cache6 MB512 KB
L3 cache32 MB0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm90 nm
Die size213 mm2220 mm2
Number of transistors9600 Million154 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Athlon 64 X2 5400+ 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
SocketSP3r2AM2
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt89 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Athlon 64 X2 5400+. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
AVX+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Athlon 64 X2 5400+ are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Athlon 64 X2 5400+. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

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

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Athlon 64 X2 5400+.

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 1920X 14.81
+2453%
Athlon 64 X2 5400+ 0.58

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 1920X 23088
+2446%
Athlon 64 X2 5400+ 907

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 1920X 1189
+332%
Athlon 64 X2 5400+ 275

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 1920X 7202
+1338%
Athlon 64 X2 5400+ 501

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.81 0.58
Physical cores 12 2
Threads 24 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 89 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X has a 2453.4% higher aggregate performance score, 500% more physical cores and 1100% more threads, and a 542.9% more advanced lithography process.

Athlon 64 X2 5400+, on the other hand, has 102.2% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 1920X is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 X2 5400+ in performance tests.


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