AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X vs AMD Ryzen 7 2700X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X – 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 2920X features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X, you'll need a motherboard with a TR4 (SP3r2) socket.
The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 Group AMD Ryzen 2000
2 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X Name AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Family AMD Ryzen 7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X is 3.7 GHz
24 Threads 16
12x Cores 8x
12 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
3.5 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
None None 3.85 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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-- 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 --
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 46.9 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
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2933
Yes ECC Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 64.0 GB
4 Memory channels 2
93.8 GB/s Bandwidth 46.9 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.
180 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is manufactured using a 12 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 7 2700X is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q3/2018 Release date Q2/2018
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
12 nm Technology 12 nm
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
649 $ Release price 320 $
Colfax (Zen+) Architecture Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+)
32.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 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

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
46721
46721
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
26040
26040

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
10411
10411
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
7100
7100

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
8148
8148
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
6789
6789

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
5843
5843
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
3951
3951

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
2584
2584
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
1817
1817

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
1294
1294
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
1229
1229

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
224
224
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
156
156

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
211.2
211.2
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
148
148