EPYC 9554 vs Ryzen Threadripper 1920X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
2017
12 cores / 24 threads, 180 Watt
14.54
EPYC 9554
2022
64 cores / 128 threads, 360 Watt
69.99
+381%

EPYC 9554 outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 1920X by a whopping 381% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and EPYC 9554 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking4988
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.603.13
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperAMD EPYC
Power efficiency7.6418.40
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)Genoa (2022−2023)
Release date13 July 2017 (7 years ago)10 November 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$799$9,087

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X has 47% better value for money than EPYC 9554.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and EPYC 9554 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)64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)
Threads24128
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz3.1 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier3531
L1 cache1.125 MB4 MB
L2 cache6 MB64 MB
L3 cache32 MB256 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die size213 mm28x 72 mm2
Number of transistors9600 Million52,560 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and EPYC 9554 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 Watt360 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and EPYC 9554. 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 9554 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and EPYC 9554. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR5-4800
Maximum memory size2 TiB6 TiB
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s460.8 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and EPYC 9554.

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. 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 14.54
EPYC 9554 69.99
+381%

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 23093
EPYC 9554 111182
+381%

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
EPYC 9554 1902
+60%

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 7185
EPYC 9554 18994
+164%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.54 69.99
Recency 13 July 2017 10 November 2022
Physical cores 12 64
Threads 24 128
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 360 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X has 100% lower power consumption.

EPYC 9554, on the other hand, has a 381.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 433.3% more physical cores and 433.3% more threads, and a 180% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 9554 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 1920X is a desktop processor while EPYC 9554 is a server/workstation one.


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