Ryzen Threadripper 1900X vs Xeon E5-2695 v3

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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 1900X

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.3% higher average FPS across 5 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $549 MSRP, while Xeon E5-2695 v3 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌50% higher power demand at 180W vs 120W.

Xeon E5-2695 v3

2014

Why buy it

✅Draws 120W instead of 180W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper 1900X across 5 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (16,528 vs 16,829).

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

2017

Xeon E5-2695 v3

2014

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.3% higher average FPS across 5 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Why buy it

✅Draws 120W instead of 180W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $549 MSRP, while Xeon E5-2695 v3 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌50% higher power demand at 180W vs 120W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper 1900X across 5 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (16,528 vs 16,829).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen Threadripper 1900X better than Xeon E5-2695 v3?

Yes. Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 9.3% average FPS lead across 5 shared CPU game tests in our data, 1.8% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 9.3% more average FPS across 5 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is the better fit. You are getting 1.8% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is the smarter buy today. Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is at an unclear MSRP at $549 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 9.3% average FPS lead across 5 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (30.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 1900X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2017 vs 2014) and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 14/28. 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 1900X Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2695 v3 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X	Xeon E5-2695 v3
1080p
low	227 FPS	176 FPS
medium	198 FPS	154 FPS
high	163 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	118 FPS	97 FPS
1440p
low	183 FPS	148 FPS
medium	152 FPS	125 FPS
high	120 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	71 FPS	69 FPS
medium	63 FPS	62 FPS
high	49 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X	Xeon E5-2695 v3
1080p
low	421 FPS	368 FPS
medium	401 FPS	334 FPS
high	341 FPS	282 FPS
ultra	280 FPS	227 FPS
1440p
low	392 FPS	316 FPS
medium	353 FPS	287 FPS
high	301 FPS	245 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	190 FPS
4K
low	253 FPS	197 FPS
medium	228 FPS	180 FPS
high	206 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	165 FPS	122 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X	Xeon E5-2695 v3
1080p
low	421 FPS	413 FPS
medium	421 FPS	413 FPS
high	421 FPS	413 FPS
ultra	421 FPS	413 FPS
1440p
low	421 FPS	413 FPS
medium	421 FPS	413 FPS
high	421 FPS	413 FPS
ultra	399 FPS	413 FPS
4K
low	421 FPS	413 FPS
medium	362 FPS	358 FPS
high	324 FPS	323 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	269 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X	Xeon E5-2695 v3
1080p
low	421 FPS	413 FPS
medium	421 FPS	413 FPS
high	421 FPS	413 FPS
ultra	421 FPS	413 FPS
1440p
low	421 FPS	413 FPS
medium	421 FPS	413 FPS
high	421 FPS	413 FPS
ultra	421 FPS	413 FPS
4K
low	421 FPS	413 FPS
medium	421 FPS	413 FPS
high	421 FPS	413 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	362 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Xeon E5-2695 v3

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 E5-2695 v3

The Xeon E5-2695 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 35 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 16,528 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E5-2695 v3 offers 14 cores / 28 threads — the Xeon E5-2695 v3 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X versus 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2695 v3 — a 19.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2695 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X scores 16,829 against the Xeon E5-2695 v3's 16,528 — a 1.8% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X vs 35 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2695 v3.

Feature	Ryzen Threadripper 1900X	Xeon E5-2695 v3
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	14 / 28+75%
Boost Clock	4 GHz+21%	3.3 GHz
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+65%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB	35 MB (total)+9%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Zen (2017−2020)	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
PassMark	16,829+2%	16,528

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X uses the SP3r2 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2695 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.