Ryzen Z1 Extreme vs Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
2018
12 cores / 24 threads, 180 Watt
16.02
+1.3%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 15 Watt
15.82

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X outperforms Ryzen Z1 Extreme by a minimal 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking414423
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation9.29no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperPhoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)
Power efficiency8.4299.81
Architecture codenameZEN+ (2018−2019)Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023)
Release date3 October 2018 (6 years ago)May 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$649no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads2416
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache96K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache32 MB16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography12 nm4 nm
Die size213 mm2178 mm2
Number of transistors19,200 million25,000 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 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 2920X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR5
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth93.867 GB/sno data

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 2920X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme.

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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 2920X 16.02
+1.3%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 15.82

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 2920X 25454
+1.3%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 25125

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 2920X 1276
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 2195
+72%

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 2920X 7395
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 9692
+31.1%

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 2920X 2628
+12.5%
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 2920X 178
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 268
+50.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 16.02 15.82
Physical cores 12 8
Threads 24 16
Chip lithography 12 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 15 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X has a 1.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

Ryzen Z1 Extreme, on the other hand, has a 200% more advanced lithography process, and 1100% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and Ryzen Z1 Extreme.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is a desktop processor while Ryzen Z1 Extreme is a notebook one.


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