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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

Last updated: 2023-10-04

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X		AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
CPU comparison AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.00 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X was released in Q3/2017. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX has 32 cores with 64 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX was released in Q3/2018.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13)	Family	AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13)
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1000 (3)	CPU group	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 (4)
1	Generation	2
Whitehaven (Zen)	Architecture	Colfax (Zen+)
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
--	Predecessor	--
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X	Successor	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 3.40 GHz (4.00 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX has 32 CPU cores and 64 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is at 3.00 GHz (4.20 GHz).
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X	Characteristic	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
16	Cores	32
32	Threads	64
normal	Core architecture	normal
Yes	Hyperthreading	Yes
Yes	Overclocking ?	Yes
3.40 GHz	Frequency	3.00 GHz
4.00 GHz	Turbo Frequency (1 Core)	4.20 GHz
3.50 GHz	Turbo Frequency (All Cores)	3.00 GHz


NPU AI performance The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X	Characteristic	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
--	AI hardware	--
--	AI specifications	--
--	NPU + CPU + iGPU	--

Integrated graphics (iGPU) The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
no iGPU	GPU	no iGPU
	GPU frequency	--
--	GPU (Turbo)	--
--	GPU Generation	--
	Technology
	Max. displays
--	Compute units	--
--	Shader	--
No	Hardware Raytracing	No
No	Frame Generation	No
--	Max. GPU Memory	--
--	DirectX Version	--

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.
no iGPU	GPU	no iGPU
No	Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit)	No
No	Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit)	No
No	Codec h264	No
No	Codec VP9	No
No	Codec VP8	No
No	Codec AV1	No
No	Codec AVC	No
No	Codec VC-1	No
No	Codec JPEG	No

Memory & PCIe The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X can use up to GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 85.4 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX supports up to GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 93.8 GB/s.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X	Characteristic	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
DDR4-2666	Memory	DDR4-2933
	Max. Memory
4 (Quad Channel)	Memory channels	4 (Quad Channel)
85.4 GB/s	Max. Bandwidth	93.8 GB/s
Yes	ECC	Yes
8.00 MB	L2 Cache	16.00 MB
32.00 MB	L3 Cache	64.00 MB
3.0	PCIe version	3.0
64	PCIe lanes	64
63.0 GB/s	PCIe Bandwidth	63.0 GB/s
Thermal Management The thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is 180 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX has a TDP of 250 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X	Characteristic	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
180 W	TDP (PL1 / PBP)	250 W
--	TDP (PL2)	--
--	TDP up	--
--	TDP down	--
--	Tjunction max.	--
Technical details The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is manufactured in 14 nm and has 40.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is manufactured in 12 nm and has a 80.00 MB cache.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X	Characteristic	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
14 nm	Technology	12 nm
Chiplet	Chip design	Chiplet
x86-64 (64 bit)	Instruction set (ISA)	x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3	ISA extensions	SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3
TR4 (SP3r2)	Socket	TR4 (SP3r2)
AMD-V, SVM	Virtualization	AMD-V, SVM
Yes	AES-NI	Yes
Windows 10, Linux	Operating systems	Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux
Q3/2017	Release date	Q3/2018
999 $	Release price	1799 $

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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 5 CPU benchmarks

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X (98%)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX (99%)

⌀ Multi core performance in 9 CPU benchmarks

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X (69%)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX (95%)

Price-performance ratio

Geekbench 6 multi-core score divided by the processor's release price. Higher is better.


	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X Geekbench 6 MT: 8,710 / 999 $	8.72
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX Geekbench 6 MT: 10,282 / 1799 $	5.72

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz	1035 (94%)
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz	1103 (100%)

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz	18780 (57%)
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz	33213 (100%)

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.


	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz	1201 (100%)
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz	1193 (99%)

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.


	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz	8710 (85%)
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz	10282 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz	1040 (100%)
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz	1020 (98%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz	11370 (66%)
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz	17204 (100%)

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz	411 (100%)
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz	398 (97%)

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz	6731 (59%)
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz	11463 (100%)

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

In the Blender Benchmark 3.1, the scenes "monster", "junkshop" and "classroom" are rendered and the time required by the system is measured. In our benchmark we test the CPU and not the graphics card. Blender 3.1 was presented as a standalone version in March 2022.


	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz	271 (57%)
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz	479 (100%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.


	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz	27730 (86%)
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz	32132 (100%)

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Blender is a free 3D graphics software for rendering (creating) 3D bodies, which can also be textured and animated in the software. The Blender benchmark creates predefined scenes and measures the time (s) required for the entire scene. The shorter the time required, the better. We selected bmw27 as the benchmark scene.


	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz	124 (100%)
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz	67.7 (55%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.


	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 16C 32T @ 3.40 GHz	8719 (55%)
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz	15823 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz	168 (97%)
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz	174 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz	2986 (58%)
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 32C 64T @ 3.00 GHz	5189 (100%)

Cinebench 2024 (Single-Core)

The Cinebench 2024 benchmark is based on the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxon's 3D program Cinema 4D. The benchmark runs are each 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.


	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz	60 (100%)
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz	0 (0%)

Cinebench 2024 (Multi-Core)

The Multi-Core test of the Cinebench 2024 benchmark uses all cpu cores to render using the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxons Cinema 4D. The benchmark run is 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.


	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz	964 (100%)
	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 32C 64T @ 4.20 GHz	0 (0%)

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