Ryzen 9 5950X vs Ryzen Threadripper 1950

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 1950
2017
16 cores / 32 threads, 180 Watt
13.90
Ryzen 9 5950X
2020
16 cores / 32 threads, 105 Watt
28.70
+106%

Ryzen 9 5950X outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 1950 by a whopping 106% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 1950 and Ryzen 9 5950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking535160
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data27.75
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen 9
Power efficiency7.3125.87
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
Release date29 July 2017 (7 years ago)8 October 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$799

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 1950 and Ryzen 9 5950X 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads3232
Base clock speed3.2 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz4.9 GHz
Multiplierno data34
L1 cache96K (per core)1 MB
L2 cache512 KB (per core)8 MB
L3 cache32 MB64 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size213 mm2CPU cores: 2x 80.7 sq. mm., I/O: 125 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistors9,600 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 1950 and Ryzen 9 5950X 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 configuration11
SocketSP3r2AM4
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950 and Ryzen 9 5950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950 and Ryzen 9 5950X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950 and Ryzen 9 5950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR4
Maximum memory sizeno data128 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data51.196 GB/s

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950 and Ryzen 9 5950X.

PCIe versionno data4.0

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 1950 13.90
Ryzen 9 5950X 28.70
+106%

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 1950 22077
Ryzen 9 5950X 45593
+107%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.90 28.70
Recency 29 July 2017 8 October 2020
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 105 Watt

Ryzen 9 5950X has a 106.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 71.4% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 5950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 in performance tests.


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