Ryzen 9 9900X vs Ryzen Threadripper 1920X

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
2017
12 cores / 24 threads, 180 Watt
15.08
Ryzen 9 9900X
2024
12 cores / 24 threads, 120 Watt
35.82
+138%

Ryzen 9 9900X outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 1920X by a whopping 138% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Ryzen 9 9900X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking489108
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.4863.98
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency7.6427.20
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date13 July 2017 (7 years ago)15 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$799$499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 9900X has 1328% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper 1920X.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Ryzen 9 9900X 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads2424
Base clock speed3.5 GHz4.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz5.6 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache1.125 MB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache6 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache32 MB64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm4 nm
Die size213 mm22x 70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Number of transistors9600 Million16,630 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Ryzen 9 9900X 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
SocketSP3r2AM5
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Ryzen 9 9900X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataSMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Ryzen 9 9900X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Ryzen 9 9900X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR5
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-AMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Ryzen 9 9900X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes6024

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 15.08
Ryzen 9 9900X 35.82
+138%

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 23084
Ryzen 9 9900X 54824
+137%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.08 35.82
Recency 13 July 2017 15 August 2024
Chip lithography 14 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 120 Watt

Ryzen 9 9900X has a 137.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, a 250% more advanced lithography process, and 50% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 9900X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X in performance tests.


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