Ryzen Z1 Extreme vs Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
2017
16 cores / 32 threads, 180 Watt
17.44
+10%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 15 Watt
15.86

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X outperforms Ryzen Z1 Extreme by a moderate 10% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking359424
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.78no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperPhoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)
Power efficiency9.1399.64
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023)
Release date13 July 2017 (7 years ago)May 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$999no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads3216
Base clock speed3.4 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier34no data
L1 cache1.5 MB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache8 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache32 MB16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm4 nm
Die size213 mm2178 mm2
Maximum core temperature68 °Cno data
Number of transistors9600 Million25,000 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme 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
SocketSP3r2FP8
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme. 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 Z1 Extreme are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme. 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-AMD Radeon 780M

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes6020

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 17.44
+10%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 15.86

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 27603
+10%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 25099

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 1187
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 2195
+84.9%

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 8080
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 9693
+20%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 2997
+28.3%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 2336

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 159
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 268
+68.6%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 11237
+9.5%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 10258

Blender(-)

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 163
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 214
+31%

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 1029
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 1908
+85.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.44 15.86
Physical cores 16 8
Threads 32 16
Chip lithography 14 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 15 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X has a 10% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Ryzen Z1 Extreme, on the other hand, has a 250% more advanced lithography process, and 1100% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is a desktop processor while Ryzen Z1 Extreme is a notebook one.


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