AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X vs AMD Ryzen 5 3600

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X, you'll need a motherboard with a TR4 (SP3r2) socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 3600, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1000 Group AMD Ryzen 3000
1 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X Name AMD Ryzen 5 3600
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Family AMD Ryzen 5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
24 Threads 12
12x Cores 6x
12 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
3.5 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
None None 4.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 does not have integrated graphics.
-- Shaders --
-- Release date --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- VP8 --
-- VC-1 --
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- AVC --
-- h264 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-3200
Yes ECC Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 128.0 GB
4 Memory channels 2
85.4 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 180 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
180 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
Q3/2017 Release date Q3/2019
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
14 nm Technology 7 nm
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
799 $ Release price 185 $
Whitehaven (Zen) Architecture Matisse (Zen 2)
32.0 MB L3-Cache 32.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
TR4 (SP3r2) Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
6.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
10976
10976
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
6585
6585

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
9122
9122
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
6821
6821

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
6951
6951
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
6784
6784

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
6760
6760
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
3990
3990

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
5326
5326
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
3570
3570

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
2433
2433
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1578
1578

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1541
1541
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
1155
1155

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
235.7
235.7
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
160.5
160.5

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
197
197
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
140
140