Ryzen Threadripper 1900X vs Xeon Gold 5117
Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
Xeon Gold 5117
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5117
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Xeon Gold 5117 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($116) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Xeon Gold 5117 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+158%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($116) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
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 Gold 5117
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 Gold 5117
The Xeon Gold 5117 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB. L2 cache: 14 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 16,897 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Gold 5117 offers 14 cores / 28 threads — the Xeon Gold 5117 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X versus 2.8 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5117 — a 35.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Gold 5117 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X scores 16,829 against the Xeon Gold 5117's 16,897 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon Gold 5117. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X vs 19.25 MB on the Xeon Gold 5117.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Xeon Gold 5117 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 14 / 28+75% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+43% | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+90% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB+66% | 19.25 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 14 MB+2700% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 16,829 | 16,897 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X uses the SP3r2 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 5117 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Xeon Gold 5117 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3r2 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 768 |
| RAM Channels | — | 6 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 48 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Threadripper 1900X) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 5117). Direct competitor: Xeon Gold 5117 rivals Xeon Silver 4114.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Xeon Gold 5117 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X launched at $549 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 5117 debuted at $1286. At current prices ($116 vs $300), the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is $184 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X delivers 145.1 pts/$ vs 56.3 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 5117 — making the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X the 88.1% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Xeon Gold 5117 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $549-57% | $1286 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $116-61% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 145.1+158% | 56.3 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2017 |
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