Ryzen Threadripper 7960X vs Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
2017
16 cores / 32 threads, 180 Watt
17.39
Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
2023
24 cores / 48 threads, 350 Watt
52.61
+203%

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 1950X by a whopping 203% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking35828
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.8831.67
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency9.1414.23
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)Storm Peak (2023)
Release date10 August 2017 (7 years ago)19 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$999$1,499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X has 549% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper 1950X.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 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)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads3248
Base clock speed3.4 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz5.3 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier34no data
L1 cache96K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache32 MB128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm
Die size213 mm24x 71 mm2
Maximum core temperature68 °Cno data
Number of transistors9,600 million26,280 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 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
SocketSP3r2sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X. 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 Threadripper 7960X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X. 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-N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Ryzen Threadripper 7960X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes6048

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 17.39
Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 52.61
+203%

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 27623
Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 83576
+203%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.39 52.61
Recency 10 August 2017 19 October 2023
Physical cores 16 24
Threads 32 48
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 350 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X has 94.4% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X, on the other hand, has a 202.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and a 180% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X in performance tests.


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