AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X: comparison

Comparison of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X: key differences and a full specification table.

Key differences

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has more cores (16 vs 12), more threads (32 vs 24), a higher maximum clock (4.4 GHz vs 4 GHz) and a finer process node (12 nm vs 14 nm).

Both processors match on: base clock (3.5 GHz), L3 cache (32 MB), TDP (180 W), memory channels (4), PCIe version (3).

These are specification values: they show differences between the models but do not determine a performance winner. For a specific workload, rely on independent benchmarks.

Key specifications

ParameterAMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950XAMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
Cores / threads 16 / 32 12 / 24
Max boost clock 4.4 GHz 4 GHz
L3 cache 32 MB 32 MB
TDP 180 W 180 W
Process 12 nm 14 nm
Integrated graphics Discrete Graphics Card Required Discrete Graphics Card Required

Full specification table

Differing values are highlighted. This is not a better/worse rating: numbers from different architectures are not always comparable.

Parameter AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
General
Codename Raven Ridge Summit Ridge
Segment Boxed Processor Boxed Processor
Product line AMD Ryzen Threadripper Processors AMD Ryzen Threadripper Processors
Product family AMD Ryzen Processors AMD Ryzen Processors
Process 12 nm 14 nm
Launch date 08/31/2018 07/31/2017
Unlocked for overclocking Yes Yes
Operating system support Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit
CPU
Cores 16 12
Threads 32 24
Base clock 3.5 GHz 3.5 GHz
Max boost clock 4.4 GHz 4 GHz
L1 cache 1.5 MB 1.125 MB
L2 cache 8 MB 6 MB
L3 cache 32 MB 32 MB
TDP 180 W 180 W
Memory
Memory types DDR4 DDR4
Memory channels 4 4
Max memory speed 2.933 GHz 2.667 GHz
Graphics
Integrated graphics Discrete Graphics Card Required Discrete Graphics Card Required
Has integrated graphics No No
I/O and interfaces
PCI Express revision 3 3
Package and thermal
Sockets supported sTR4 sTR4
TJUNCTION 68 °C 68 °C
Security and virtualization
Supported technologies AMD SenseMI Technology, AMD "Zen" Core Architecture, AMD Ryzen Master Utility AMD SenseMI Technology, AMD "Zen" Core Architecture, AMD Ryzen Master Utility, AMD Ryzen VR-Ready Premium, Virtualization, Enmotus FuzeDrive for AMD Ryzen, AES, AVX2, FMA3
Identifiers
Product ID (OEM) YD295XA8UGAAF YD192XA8UC9AE
Product ID (Box) YD295XA8AFWOF YD192XA8AEWOF
Bundled cooler Not included Not included

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