Ryzen Threadripper 1900X vs Xeon D-1848TER

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +28.7% higher average FPS across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+113.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 15 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (16,829 vs 16,952).
❌Launch MSRP is still $549 MSRP, while Xeon D-1848TER mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌215.8% higher power demand at 180W vs 57W.

Xeon D-1848TER

2023

Why buy it

✅+0.7% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 57W instead of 180W, a 123W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper 1900X across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (15 MB vs 32 MB).

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

2017

Xeon D-1848TER

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +28.7% higher average FPS across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+113.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 15 MB).

Why buy it

✅+0.7% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 57W instead of 180W, a 123W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (16,829 vs 16,952).
❌Launch MSRP is still $549 MSRP, while Xeon D-1848TER mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌215.8% higher power demand at 180W vs 57W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper 1900X across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (15 MB vs 32 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon D-1848TER better than Ryzen Threadripper 1900X?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is ahead with a 28.7% average FPS lead across 49 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Xeon D-1848TER pulls ahead with 0.7% better PassMark. Ryzen Threadripper 1900X also has the bigger cache pool with 113.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 15 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon D-1848TER is the better fit. You are getting 0.7% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 20 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Xeon D-1848TER is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen Threadripper 1900X makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Xeon D-1848TER is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $549 MSRP, and it gives you 0.7% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 28.7% average FPS lead across 49 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (30.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Xeon D-1848TER is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2017) and more multi-core headroom with 10 cores / 20 threads instead of 8/16. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X Benchmark Check

Xeon D-1848TER Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X	Xeon D-1848TER
1080p
low	227 FPS	177 FPS
medium	198 FPS	144 FPS
high	163 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	118 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	183 FPS	143 FPS
medium	152 FPS	114 FPS
high	120 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	71 FPS	68 FPS
medium	63 FPS	57 FPS
high	49 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X	Xeon D-1848TER
1080p
low	421 FPS	141 FPS
medium	401 FPS	124 FPS
high	341 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	280 FPS	90 FPS
1440p
low	392 FPS	124 FPS
medium	353 FPS	112 FPS
high	301 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	253 FPS	91 FPS
medium	228 FPS	84 FPS
high	206 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	165 FPS	58 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X	Xeon D-1848TER
1080p
low	421 FPS	424 FPS
medium	421 FPS	424 FPS
high	421 FPS	424 FPS
ultra	421 FPS	398 FPS
1440p
low	421 FPS	424 FPS
medium	421 FPS	424 FPS
high	421 FPS	376 FPS
ultra	399 FPS	328 FPS
4K
low	421 FPS	404 FPS
medium	362 FPS	313 FPS
high	324 FPS	266 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	214 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X	Xeon D-1848TER
1080p
low	421 FPS	424 FPS
medium	421 FPS	424 FPS
high	421 FPS	424 FPS
ultra	421 FPS	424 FPS
1440p
low	421 FPS	424 FPS
medium	421 FPS	424 FPS
high	421 FPS	424 FPS
ultra	421 FPS	418 FPS
4K
low	421 FPS	424 FPS
medium	421 FPS	401 FPS
high	421 FPS	357 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	308 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Xeon D-1848TER

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 16,829 points. Launch price was $549.

Xeon D-1848TER

The Xeon D-1848TER is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 15360 kB. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 57 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,952 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon D-1848TER offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon D-1848TER has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-1848TER — a 25.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is built on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X scores 16,829 against the Xeon D-1848TER's 16,952 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon D-1848TER. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X vs 15360 kB on the Xeon D-1848TER.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X	Xeon D-1848TER
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	10 / 20+25%
Boost Clock	4 GHz+29%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+90%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB+113%	15360 kB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	—
Process	14 nm	—
Architecture	Zen (2017−2020)	—
PassMark	16,829	16,952

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X uses the SP3r2 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon D-1848TER uses FCBGA2227 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.