AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X vs AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X – 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 1950X features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 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 1950X, you'll need a motherboard with a TR4 (SP3r2) socket.
The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 9 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X, 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 1950X Name AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Family AMD Ryzen 9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is 3.4 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 9 3900X has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
32 Threads 24
16x Cores 12x
16 CPU Cores 12
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.6 GHz
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X does not have integrated graphics.
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-- Technology --
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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-- GPU frequency --
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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-- 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 105 W watts.
None TDP (PL2) 142 W
180 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 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 9 3900X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 64.0 MB cache.
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
999 $ Release price 485 $
Whitehaven (Zen) Architecture Matisse (Zen 2)
32.0 MB L3-Cache 64.0 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)
8.0 MB L2-Cache 6.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
18780
18780
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
18165
18165

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
15286
15286
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
13271
13271

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
12454
12454
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
11370
11370

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
10689
10689
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
8710
8710

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
8719
8719
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
8183
8183

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
6954
6954
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
6731
6731

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
3168
3168
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
2986
2986

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
1714
1714
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
1201
1201

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
1302
1302
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
1035
1035

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
1300
1300
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
1040
1040

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
281
281
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
271
271

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
124
124
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
115.9
115.9

Monero Hashrate kH/s

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
14
14
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.4 GHz
11
11

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and AMD Ryzen 9 3900X in leaderboards