Ryzen Threadripper 1900X vs Xeon D-1848TER
Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
Xeon D-1848TER
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1848TER
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Xeon D-1848TER |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Legacy / Standard Node) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Xeon D-1848TER |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon D-1848TER
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.
Xeon D-1848TER
The Xeon D-1848TER is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 15360 kB. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 57 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,952 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon D-1848TER offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon D-1848TER has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-1848TER — a 25.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is built on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X scores 16,829 against the Xeon D-1848TER's 16,952 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon D-1848TER. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X vs 15360 kB on the Xeon D-1848TER.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Xeon D-1848TER |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 10 / 20+25% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+29% | 3.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+90% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB+113% | 15360 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | — |
| Process | 14 nm | — |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | — |
| PassMark | 16,829 | 16,952 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X uses the SP3r2 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon D-1848TER uses FCBGA2227 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Xeon D-1848TER |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3r2 | FCBGA2227 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
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