M2 Pro 10-Core vs Ryzen Threadripper 1920

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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.

M2 Pro 10-Core

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 36W instead of 140W, a 104W reduction.
✅Newer platform on none with DDR5 support instead of SP3r2 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper 1920 across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (21,939 vs 22,066).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Ryzen Threadripper 1920, which brings 12 cores / 24 threads.

Ryzen Threadripper 1920

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.4% higher average FPS across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 12 cores / 24 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $799 MSRP, while M2 Pro 10-Core mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌288.9% higher power demand at 140W vs 36W.
❌Older platform position on SP3r2 with DDR4, while M2 Pro 10-Core moves to none and DDR5.

M2 Pro 10-Core

2023

Ryzen Threadripper 1920

2017

Why buy it

✅Draws 36W instead of 140W, a 104W reduction.
✅Newer platform on none with DDR5 support instead of SP3r2 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.4% higher average FPS across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 12 cores / 24 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper 1920 across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (21,939 vs 22,066).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Ryzen Threadripper 1920, which brings 12 cores / 24 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $799 MSRP, while M2 Pro 10-Core mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌288.9% higher power demand at 140W vs 36W.
❌Older platform position on SP3r2 with DDR4, while M2 Pro 10-Core moves to none and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen Threadripper 1920 better than M2 Pro 10-Core?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Ryzen Threadripper 1920 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while M2 Pro 10-Core is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen Threadripper 1920 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 6.4% more average FPS across 49 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen Threadripper 1920 is the better fit. You are getting 0.6% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 24 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 24 MB).

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

Ryzen Threadripper 1920 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen Threadripper 1920 is at an unclear MSRP at $799 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 6.4% average FPS lead across 49 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (27.6 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

M2 Pro 10-Core is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2017) and a healthier platform with none and DDR5 instead of SP3r2. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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.

M2 Pro 10-Core Benchmark Check

Ryzen Threadripper 1920 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	M2 Pro 10-Core	Ryzen Threadripper 1920
1080p
low	179 FPS	175 FPS
medium	144 FPS	156 FPS
high	119 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	105 FPS
1440p
low	144 FPS	143 FPS
medium	113 FPS	121 FPS
high	91 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	66 FPS	65 FPS
medium	56 FPS	59 FPS
high	44 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	M2 Pro 10-Core	Ryzen Threadripper 1920
1080p
low	455 FPS	398 FPS
medium	389 FPS	357 FPS
high	314 FPS	304 FPS
ultra	260 FPS	252 FPS
1440p
low	388 FPS	339 FPS
medium	344 FPS	309 FPS
high	283 FPS	265 FPS
ultra	231 FPS	219 FPS
4K
low	245 FPS	217 FPS
medium	219 FPS	197 FPS
high	195 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	162 FPS	145 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	M2 Pro 10-Core	Ryzen Threadripper 1920
1080p
low	548 FPS	552 FPS
medium	548 FPS	539 FPS
high	548 FPS	501 FPS
ultra	546 FPS	442 FPS
1440p
low	548 FPS	552 FPS
medium	478 FPS	464 FPS
high	439 FPS	418 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	367 FPS
4K
low	419 FPS	420 FPS
medium	326 FPS	334 FPS
high	289 FPS	303 FPS
ultra	231 FPS	252 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	M2 Pro 10-Core	Ryzen Threadripper 1920
1080p
low	548 FPS	552 FPS
medium	548 FPS	552 FPS
high	548 FPS	552 FPS
ultra	548 FPS	528 FPS
1440p
low	548 FPS	552 FPS
medium	548 FPS	552 FPS
high	535 FPS	493 FPS
ultra	458 FPS	423 FPS
4K
low	485 FPS	444 FPS
medium	432 FPS	408 FPS
high	386 FPS	367 FPS
ultra	336 FPS	318 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of M2 Pro 10-Core and Ryzen Threadripper 1920

M2 Pro 10-Core

The M2 Pro 10-Core is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 17 January 2023 (2 years ago). It features 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 2.42 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB. L2 cache: 36 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: none. Thermal design power (TDP): 36 MB + 24 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,939 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen Threadripper 1920

The Ryzen Threadripper 1920 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 22,066 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The M2 Pro 10-Core packs 10 cores / 10 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the M2 Pro 10-Core versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 (base: 2.42 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper 1920 is built on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the M2 Pro 10-Core scores 21,939 against the Ryzen Threadripper 1920's 22,066 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper 1920. L3 cache: 24 MB on the M2 Pro 10-Core vs 32 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 1920.

Feature	M2 Pro 10-Core	Ryzen Threadripper 1920
Cores / Threads	10 / 10	12 / 24+20%
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	3.8 GHz+3%
Base Clock	2.42 GHz	3.2 GHz+32%
L3 Cache	24 MB	32 MB+33%
L2 Cache	36 MB+7100%	512 kB (per core)
Process	5 nm-64%	14 nm
Architecture	—	Zen (2017−2020)
PassMark	21,939	22,066

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Memory & Platform

The M2 Pro 10-Core uses the none socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 uses SP3r2 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.