Ryzen Threadripper 1900X vs Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($116) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($116) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
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.
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.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U (base: 3.8 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U uses Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X scores 16,829 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U's 16,830 — a 0% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.4 GHz+10% |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+100% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB+100% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) |
| PassMark | 16,829 | 16,830 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 11,203 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,478 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X uses the SP3r2 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U uses FP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3r2 | FP6 |
| 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 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Threadripper 1900X) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U). The Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 8), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon Vega 8 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
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