Ryzen Threadripper 1900X vs Xeon Gold 5117

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: +27.8% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+66.2% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 19 MB).
✅Costs $737 less on MSRP ($549 MSRP vs $1,286 MSRP).
✅Delivers 133.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 30.7 vs 13.1 PassMark/$ ($549 MSRP vs $1,286 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (16,829 vs 16,897).
❌71.4% higher power demand at 180W vs 105W.
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Xeon Gold 5117

2017

Why buy it

✅+0.4% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 105W instead of 180W, a 75W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (48 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper 1900X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (19 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 13.1 vs 30.7 PassMark/$ ($1,286 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

2017

Xeon Gold 5117

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +27.8% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+66.2% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 19 MB).
✅Costs $737 less on MSRP ($549 MSRP vs $1,286 MSRP).
✅Delivers 133.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 30.7 vs 13.1 PassMark/$ ($549 MSRP vs $1,286 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅+0.4% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 105W instead of 180W, a 75W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (48 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (16,829 vs 16,897).
❌71.4% higher power demand at 180W vs 105W.
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper 1900X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (19 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 13.1 vs 30.7 PassMark/$ ($1,286 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon Gold 5117 better than Ryzen Threadripper 1900X?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is ahead with a 27.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Gold 5117 pulls ahead with 0.4% better PassMark. Ryzen Threadripper 1900X also has the bigger cache pool with 66.2% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 19 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Gold 5117 is the better fit. You are getting 0.4% better PassMark, backed by 14 cores and 28 threads.

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

Xeon Gold 5117 is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen Threadripper 1900X makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Xeon Gold 5117 is 134.2% more expensive on MSRP at $1,286 MSRP versus $549 MSRP, and it gives you 0.4% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 27.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is also 133.3% better value on MSRP (30.7 vs 13.1 PassMark/$), 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 Gold 5117 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more multi-core headroom with 14 cores / 28 threads instead of 8/16 and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. 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 Gold 5117 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X	Xeon Gold 5117
1080p
low	227 FPS	175 FPS
medium	198 FPS	140 FPS
high	163 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	118 FPS	88 FPS
1440p
low	183 FPS	139 FPS
medium	152 FPS	109 FPS
high	120 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	71 FPS	66 FPS
medium	63 FPS	55 FPS
high	49 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	34 FPS

Open Ryzen Threadripper 1900X Open Xeon Gold 5117

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X	Xeon Gold 5117
1080p
low	421 FPS	189 FPS
medium	401 FPS	168 FPS
high	341 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	280 FPS	119 FPS
1440p
low	392 FPS	163 FPS
medium	353 FPS	149 FPS
high	301 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	104 FPS
4K
low	253 FPS	106 FPS
medium	228 FPS	97 FPS
high	206 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	165 FPS	68 FPS

Open Ryzen Threadripper 1900X Open Xeon Gold 5117

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X	Xeon Gold 5117
1080p
low	421 FPS	422 FPS
medium	421 FPS	422 FPS
high	421 FPS	422 FPS
ultra	421 FPS	406 FPS
1440p
low	421 FPS	422 FPS
medium	421 FPS	422 FPS
high	421 FPS	386 FPS
ultra	399 FPS	335 FPS
4K
low	421 FPS	401 FPS
medium	362 FPS	310 FPS
high	324 FPS	264 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	213 FPS

Open Ryzen Threadripper 1900X Open Xeon Gold 5117

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X	Xeon Gold 5117
1080p
low	421 FPS	422 FPS
medium	421 FPS	422 FPS
high	421 FPS	422 FPS
ultra	421 FPS	422 FPS
1440p
low	421 FPS	422 FPS
medium	421 FPS	422 FPS
high	421 FPS	422 FPS
ultra	421 FPS	415 FPS
4K
low	421 FPS	422 FPS
medium	421 FPS	401 FPS
high	421 FPS	357 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	306 FPS

Open Ryzen Threadripper 1900X Open Xeon Gold 5117

Valorant

Valorant

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Xeon Gold 5117

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 Gold 5117

The Xeon Gold 5117 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB. L2 cache: 14 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 16,897 points. Launch price was $800.

⚡

Processing Power

The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Gold 5117 offers 14 cores / 28 threads — the Xeon Gold 5117 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X versus 2.8 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5117 — a 35.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Gold 5117 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X scores 16,829 against the Xeon Gold 5117's 16,897 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon Gold 5117. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X vs 19.25 MB on the Xeon Gold 5117.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X	Xeon Gold 5117
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	14 / 28+75%
Boost Clock	4 GHz+43%	2.8 GHz
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+90%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB+66%	19.25 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	14 MB+2700%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Zen (2017−2020)	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	16,829	16,897

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X uses the SP3r2 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 5117 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X	Xeon Gold 5117
Socket	SP3r2	LGA3647
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	2400
Max RAM Capacity	—	768
RAM Channels	—	6
ECC Support	—	Yes
PCIe Lanes	—	48

🔧

Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Threadripper 1900X) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 5117). Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 5117 rivals Xeon Silver 4114.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X	Xeon Gold 5117
Integrated GPU	—	No
IGPU Model	—	None
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d

💰

Value Analysis

The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X launched at $549 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 5117 debuted at $1286. On MSRP ($549 vs $1286), the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is $737 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X delivers 30.7 pts/$ vs 13.1 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 5117 — making the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X the 80% better value option.