AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X or AMD Ryzen 9 3950X - 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 2920X has 12 cores with 24 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.30 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X was released in Q3/2018. The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.70 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X was released in Q3/2019. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | AMD Ryzen 9 (34) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 (4) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 3000 (15) |
2 | Generation | 3 |
Colfax (Zen+) | Architecture | Matisse (Zen 2) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is a 12 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.50 GHz (4.30 GHz). The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X has 16 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.50 GHz (4.70 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X |
12 | Cores | 16 |
24 | Threads | 32 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.50 GHz | Frequency | 3.50 GHz |
4.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.70 GHz |
3.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.00 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X supports a maximum of GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X can connect up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
Max. Memory | 128 GB | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
93.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
6.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
32.00 MB | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
64 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
63.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X has a TDP of 180 W, that of the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X is 105 W. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X |
180 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 105 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 142 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X has a 38.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X cache has a total of 64.00 MB. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X |
12 nm | Technology | 7 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 | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2018 | Release date | Q3/2019 |
649 $ | Release price | 650 $ |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X | AMD Ryzen 9 3950X |
Unknown | Memory PC High End Gaming PC AMD Ryzen 9 3950X Kiebel Gamer-PC Loki [184903] |