Ryzen Threadripper 1900X vs Core i5-11400
Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
Core i5-11400
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-11400
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($116) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($141) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+23%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($116) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($141) |
Performance Check
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 Threadripper 1900X and Core i5-11400
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.
Core i5-11400
The Core i5-11400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 16,670 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-11400 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-11400 — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-11400 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-11400 uses Rocket Lake (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X scores 16,829 against the Core i5-11400's 16,670 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-11400.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.4 GHz+10% |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+46% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB+167% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Rocket Lake (2021) |
| PassMark | 16,829 | 16,670 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 10,350 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,960 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 7,260 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X uses the SP3r2 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-11400 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3r2 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Threadripper 1900X) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-11400). The Core i5-11400 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 730), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11400 targets Mainstream Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-11400 rivals Ryzen 5 5600X.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Mainstream Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X launched at $549 MSRP, while the Core i5-11400 debuted at $182. At current prices ($116 vs $141), the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is $25 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X delivers 145.1 pts/$ vs 118.2 pts/$ for the Core i5-11400 — making the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X the 20.4% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $549 | $182-67% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $116-18% | $141 |
| Performance per Dollar | 145.1+23% | 118.2 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2021 |
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