Ryzen 5 5500 vs Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
2017
16 cores / 32 threads, 180 Watt
17.43
+42.8%
Ryzen 5 5500
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
12.21

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X outperforms Ryzen 5 5500 by a considerable 43% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Ryzen 5 5500 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking365637
Place by popularitynot in top-1001
Cost-effectiveness evaluation5.0651.90
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency9.1617.78
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)Cezanne (2021−2024)
Release date13 July 2017 (7 years ago)4 April 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$999$159

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 5 5500 has 926% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper 1950X.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Ryzen 5 5500 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads3212
Base clock speed3.4 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier34no data
L1 cache1.5 MB64K (per core)
L2 cache8 MB512K (per core)
L3 cache32 MB16 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm
Die size213 mm2180 mm2
Maximum core temperature68 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistors9600 Million10,700 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Ryzen 5 5500 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
SocketSP3r2AM4
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Ryzen 5 5500. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsSSE4.2, SSE4A, AMD-V, AES, AVX2, FMA3, SHAno data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Ryzen 5 5500 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Ryzen 5 5500. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR4-3200
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Ryzen 5 5500.

PCIe version3.03.0
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 1950X 17.43
+42.8%
Ryzen 5 5500 12.21

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 1950X 27681
+42.8%
Ryzen 5 5500 19388

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 1950X 1186
Ryzen 5 5500 1876
+58.2%

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 1950X 8034
+4.5%
Ryzen 5 5500 7689

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.43 12.21
Recency 13 July 2017 4 April 2022
Physical cores 16 6
Threads 32 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X has a 42.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 166.7% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads.

Ryzen 5 5500, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 years, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 176.9% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 5500 in performance tests.


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