AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X vs AMD Ryzen 9 3950X

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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 9 3950X features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 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 3950X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X Name AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Family AMD Ryzen 9
2 Generation 3
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 Group AMD Ryzen 3000
 
 

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 9 3950X has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz.
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.7 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.5 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
24 Threads 32
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
12 CPU Cores 16
12x Cores 16x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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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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.
4 Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
93.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

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

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 9 3950X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 64.0 MB cache.
Q3/2018 Release date Q3/2019
-- Part Number --
6.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
Colfax (Zen+) Architecture Matisse (Zen 2)
12 nm Technology 7 nm
TR4 (SP3r2) Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
649 $ Release price 650 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
32.0 MB L3-Cache 64.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
14322
14322
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
10411
10411

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
11830
11830
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
8148
8148

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
10761
10761
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
7153
7153

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
9148
9148
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
5843
5843

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
3897
3897
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
2584
2584

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
1697
1697
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
1229
1229

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
1408
1408
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
1120
1120

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
384
384
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
224
224

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
148
148
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
85.4
85.4

Monero Hashrate kH/s

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X
16C 32T @ 3.5 GHz
19.5
19.5
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
8.5
8.5

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and AMD Ryzen 9 3950X in leaderboards