Ryzen Threadripper 1920 vs Core i9-11980HK
Ryzen Threadripper 1920
Core i9-11980HK
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper 1920
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-11980HK
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper 1920 | Core i9-11980HK |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-HK (2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper 1920 | Core i9-11980HK |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ 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 1920 and Core i9-11980HK
Ryzen Threadripper 1920
The Ryzen Threadripper 1920 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 22,066 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i9-11980HK
The Core i9-11980HK is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-HK (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1787. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 22,244 points. Launch price was $583.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Threadripper 1920 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Core i9-11980HK offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 versus 5 GHz on the Core i9-11980HK — a 27.3% clock advantage for the Core i9-11980HK (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper 1920 uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i9-11980HK uses Tiger Lake-HK (2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 scores 22,066 against the Core i9-11980HK's 22,244 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i9-11980HK. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i9-11980HK.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 1920 | Core i9-11980HK |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24+50% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 5 GHz+32% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+23% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB+33% | 24 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm SuperFin-29% |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Tiger Lake-HK (2021) |
| PassMark | 22,066 | 22,244 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 14,029 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,129 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 9,766 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Threadripper 1920 uses the SP3r2 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i9-11980HK uses FCBGA1787 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 1920 | Core i9-11980HK |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3r2 | FCBGA1787 |
| 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 1920) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i9-11980HK). The Core i9-11980HK includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 32EUs), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i9-11980HK targets Enthusiast Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i9-11980HK rivals Ryzen 9 5900HX.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 1920 | Core i9-11980HK |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 32EUs |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Enthusiast Gaming Laptop |
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