Ryzen Threadripper 1920 vs Ryzen Threadripper 1950

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 1920

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($799 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 25.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 27.6 vs 22.1 PassMark/$ ($799 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Draws 140W instead of 180W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,066 vs 22,077).

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

2017

Why buy it

✅+0% higher PassMark.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (64 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 22.1 vs 27.6 PassMark/$ ($999 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
❌28.6% higher power demand at 180W vs 140W.

Ryzen Threadripper 1920

2017

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($799 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 25.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 27.6 vs 22.1 PassMark/$ ($799 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Draws 140W instead of 180W, a 40W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+0% higher PassMark.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (64 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,066 vs 22,077).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 22.1 vs 27.6 PassMark/$ ($999 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
❌28.6% higher power demand at 180W vs 140W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen Threadripper 1920 better than Ryzen Threadripper 1950?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen Threadripper 1920 is ahead with a 0.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen Threadripper 1950 pulls ahead with 0% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen Threadripper 1950 is the better fit. You are getting 0% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads.

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

Ryzen Threadripper 1920 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen Threadripper 1920 is $200 cheaper on MSRP at $799 MSRP versus $999 MSRP, and it gives you a 0.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Ryzen Threadripper 1950 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0% better PassMark. It is also 25.0% better value on MSRP (27.6 vs 22.1 PassMark/$), 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?

Ryzen Threadripper 1950 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more multi-core headroom with 16 cores / 32 threads instead of 12/24. 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 1920 Benchmark Check

Ryzen Threadripper 1950 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper 1920	Ryzen Threadripper 1950
1080p
low	175 FPS	173 FPS
medium	156 FPS	153 FPS
high	129 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	139 FPS
medium	121 FPS	117 FPS
high	97 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	65 FPS	65 FPS
medium	59 FPS	59 FPS
high	46 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper 1920	Ryzen Threadripper 1950
1080p
low	398 FPS	336 FPS
medium	357 FPS	304 FPS
high	304 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	252 FPS	210 FPS
1440p
low	339 FPS	287 FPS
medium	309 FPS	264 FPS
high	265 FPS	228 FPS
ultra	219 FPS	182 FPS
4K
low	217 FPS	184 FPS
medium	197 FPS	169 FPS
high	179 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	145 FPS	115 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper 1920	Ryzen Threadripper 1950
1080p
low	552 FPS	552 FPS
medium	539 FPS	505 FPS
high	501 FPS	458 FPS
ultra	442 FPS	407 FPS
1440p
low	552 FPS	531 FPS
medium	464 FPS	439 FPS
high	418 FPS	385 FPS
ultra	367 FPS	341 FPS
4K
low	420 FPS	401 FPS
medium	334 FPS	318 FPS
high	303 FPS	281 FPS
ultra	252 FPS	234 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper 1920	Ryzen Threadripper 1950
1080p
low	552 FPS	552 FPS
medium	552 FPS	552 FPS
high	552 FPS	552 FPS
ultra	528 FPS	487 FPS
1440p
low	552 FPS	552 FPS
medium	552 FPS	535 FPS
high	493 FPS	462 FPS
ultra	423 FPS	391 FPS
4K
low	444 FPS	416 FPS
medium	408 FPS	382 FPS
high	367 FPS	343 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	295 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Threadripper 1920 and Ryzen Threadripper 1950

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

The Ryzen Threadripper 1950 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 22,077 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen Threadripper 1920 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 versus 3.2 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 — a 17.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). Both are built on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 scores 22,066 against the Ryzen Threadripper 1950's 22,077 — a 0% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper 1950. Both processors carry 32 MB of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper 1920	Ryzen Threadripper 1950
Cores / Threads	12 / 24	16 / 32+33%
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+19%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz	3.2 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB	32 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Zen (2017−2020)	Zen (2017−2020)
PassMark	22,066	22,077
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	18,780
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,961
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	10,100

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the SP3r2 socket with PCIe 4.0.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper 1920	Ryzen Threadripper 1950
Socket	SP3r2	SP3r2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	4
ECC Support	—	Yes
PCIe Lanes	—	64

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Threadripper 1920) / AMD-V (Ryzen Threadripper 1950). Primary use case: Ryzen Threadripper 1950 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Ryzen Threadripper 1950 rivals Core i9-7960X.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper 1920	Ryzen Threadripper 1950
Integrated GPU	—	No
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Workstation

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen Threadripper 1920 launched at $799 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 debuted at $999. On MSRP ($799 vs $999), the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 is $200 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 delivers 27.6 pts/$ vs 22.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 — making the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 the 22.2% better value option.