Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX vs Ryzen Threadripper 1920X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
2017
12 cores / 24 threads, 180 Watt
14.53
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
2020
32 cores / 64 threads, 280 Watt
39.33
+171%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 1920X by a whopping 171% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking48968
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.49no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperAMD Ryzen Threadripper
Power efficiency7.6413.29
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)Matisse (2019−2020)
Release date10 August 2017 (7 years ago)14 July 2020 (4 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 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX 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)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads2464
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier3535
L1 cache96K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache32 MB128 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size213 mm274 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistors9,600 million3,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX 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
SocketSP3r2sWRX8
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt280 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2, XFR 2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR4-3200
Maximum memory size2 TiB2 TiB
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s204.8 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 PRO 3975WX.

PCIe version3.04.0
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 14.53
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX 39.33
+171%

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
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX 62477
+171%

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 PRO 3975WX 1633
+37.3%

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 7212
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX 14690
+104%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.53 39.33
Recency 10 August 2017 14 July 2020
Physical cores 12 32
Threads 24 64
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 280 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X has 55.6% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, on the other hand, has a 170.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 166.7% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 1920X is a desktop processor while Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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