
Ryzen Threadripper 1920 vs EPYC 7203P

Ryzen Threadripper 1920

EPYC 7203P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper 1920
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7203P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper 1920 | EPYC 7203P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Milan (2021−2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper 1920 | EPYC 7203P |
|---|---|---|
| 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 EPYC 7203P

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.

EPYC 7203P
The EPYC 7203P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 September 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Milan (2021−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 22,017 points. Launch price was $348.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Threadripper 1920 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the EPYC 7203P 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 3.4 GHz on the EPYC 7203P — a 11.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper 1920 uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the EPYC 7203P uses Milan (2021−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 scores 22,066 against the EPYC 7203P's 22,017 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper 1920. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7203P.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 1920 | EPYC 7203P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24+50% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+12% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+14% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB | 64 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Milan (2021−2023) |
| PassMark | 22,066 | 22,017 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Threadripper 1920 uses the SP3r2 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7203P uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 1920 | EPYC 7203P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3r2 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
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