Ryzen Threadripper 1920X vs EPYC 7351
Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
EPYC 7351
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7351
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper 1920X | EPYC 7351 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($265) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper 1920X | EPYC 7351 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($265) | ✅ 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 1920X and EPYC 7351
Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
The Ryzen Threadripper 1920X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 23,150 points. Launch price was $799.
EPYC 7351
The EPYC 7351 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 170 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 23,226 points. Launch price was $1,100.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Threadripper 1920X packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the EPYC 7351 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 7351 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X versus 2.9 GHz on the EPYC 7351 — a 36.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper 1920X uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the EPYC 7351 uses Naples (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X scores 23,150 against the EPYC 7351's 23,226 — a 0.3% lead for the EPYC 7351. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7351.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 1920X | EPYC 7351 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 16 / 32+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+45% | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+46% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB | 64 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Naples (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 23,150 | 23,226 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Threadripper 1920X uses the SP3r2 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7351 uses TR4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 1920X | EPYC 7351 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3r2 | TR4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
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