Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
VS
Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U vs Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U

8 Cores16 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2021
VS
AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

8 Cores16 Thrd180 WWMax: 4 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U

#153
Core i7-1370P
MSRP: $438|Avg: $280
108%
#158
Core i9-13900H
MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A
106%
#161
Core Ultra 7 268V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $400
104%
#162
Core Ultra 7 256V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $350
103%
#167
Core Ultra 7 258V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $400
100%
#168
Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#169
Core i7-1280P
MSRP: $482|Avg: $482
99%
#173
Core Ultra 5 238V
MSRP: $454|Avg: $454
95%
#176
Core i9-13900HK
MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A
93%
#178
Core i7-1360P
MSRP: $480|Avg: $280
92%
#179
Core i7-1260P
MSRP: $432|Avg: $432
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

#263
Core i9-13900T
MSRP: $549|Avg: $570
245%
#264
Processor 300T
MSRP: $82|Avg: $82
242%
#265
Athlon 3000G
MSRP: $49|Avg: $60
242%
#266
Athlon 220GE
MSRP: $65|Avg: $60
242%
#267
Ryzen 9 3900X
MSRP: $499|Avg: $441
241%
#268
Core i5-10500
MSRP: $200|Avg: $178
240%
#269
Celeron G6900T
MSRP: $42|Avg: $50
239%
#270
Core i9-10850K
MSRP: $453|Avg: $300
239%
#271
Core i9-13900E
MSRP: $554|Avg: $554
238%
#272
Core i9-9820X
MSRP: $889|Avg: $280
238%
#273
Core i9-9900X
MSRP: $989|Avg: $300
235%
#274
Ryzen 7 1800X
MSRP: $499|Avg: $120
107%
#274
Core i7-9700K
MSRP: $385|Avg: $200
235%
#275
Core i3-10320
MSRP: $154|Avg: $140
232%
#276
Core i5-9600KF
MSRP: $262|Avg: $150
232%
#277
Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE
MSRP: $180|Avg: $180
231%
#278
Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
MSRP: $549|Avg: $116
100%
#278
Core i7-14701TE
MSRP: $392|Avg: $390
230%
#279
Core i9-11900KF
MSRP: $513|Avg: $349
230%
#279
Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
MSRP: $799|Avg: $265
95%
#280
Core i7-7820X
MSRP: $599|Avg: $198
94%
#280
Athlon Silver 3050GE
MSRP: $75|Avg: $65
228%
#281
Core i7-9700E
MSRP: $259|Avg: $180
228%
#282
Core i7-11700K
MSRP: $399|Avg: $350
227%
#283
Ryzen Threadripper 1920
MSRP: $799|Avg: $200
90%
#283
Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
MSRP: $329|Avg: $330
225%
#284
Core i7-14701E
MSRP: $392|Avg: $380
225%
#284
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
MSRP: $999|Avg: $300
90%
#285
Core i5-10400
MSRP: $182|Avg: $175
223%
#286
Core i3-12100
MSRP: $122|Avg: $180
223%
#287
Core Ultra 9 285T
MSRP: $549|Avg: $549
219%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($116) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightRyzen 7 PRO 5850URyzen Threadripper 1900X
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($116)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($116 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightRyzen 7 PRO 5850URyzen Threadripper 1900X
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($116)

Performance Check

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U and Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,830 points. Launch price was $299.

AMD

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.

Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U and Ryzen Threadripper 1900X share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U (base: 1.9 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U uses the Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U scores 16,830 against the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X's 16,829 — a 0% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U vs 32 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X.

FeatureRyzen 7 PRO 5850URyzen Threadripper 1900X
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
8 / 16
Boost Clock
4.4 GHz+10%
4 GHz
Base Clock
1.9 GHz
3.8 GHz+100%
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)
32 MB+100%
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
512K (per core)
Process
7 nm-50%
14 nm
Architecture
Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021)
Zen (2017−2020)
PassMark
16,830
16,829
Cinebench R23 Multi
11,203
Geekbench 6 Single
1,478
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X uses SP3r2 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 7 PRO 5850URyzen Threadripper 1900X
Socket
FP6
SP3r2
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity
32 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
8
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U) / not specified (Ryzen Threadripper 1900X). The Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 8), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X requires a dedicated GPU.

FeatureRyzen 7 PRO 5850URyzen Threadripper 1900X
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon Vega 8
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V