Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX vs Ryzen Threadripper 1920X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
2017
12 cores / 24 threads, 180 Watt
14.54
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
2018
24 cores / 48 threads, 250 Watt
19.34
+33%

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 1920X by a substantial 33% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking497301
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.596.45
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperAMD Ryzen Threadripper
Power efficiency7.647.32
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)Zen+ (2018−2019)
Release date10 August 2017 (7 years ago)2 October 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$799$1,299

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has 41% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper 1920X.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 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)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads2448
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier3530
L1 cache96K (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache32 MB64 MB
Chip lithography14 nm12 nm
Die size213 mm2213 mm2
Number of transistors9,600 million19,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 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)
SocketSP3r2Socket TR4
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt250 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX. 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 Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR4 Quad-channel
Maximum memory size2 TiB2 TiB
Max memory channels44
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s93.867 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 1920X and Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX.

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 14.54
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 19.34
+33%

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 23104
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 30718
+33%

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
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 1239
+4.2%

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
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 7218
+0.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.54 19.34
Recency 10 August 2017 2 October 2018
Physical cores 12 24
Threads 24 48
Chip lithography 14 nm 12 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 250 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X has 38.9% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX, on the other hand, has a 33% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 16.7% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X in performance tests.


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