Ryzen Threadripper 1920X vs EPYC 7F32
Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
EPYC 7F32
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7F32
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper 1920X | EPYC 7F32 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($265) | ✅ More affordable ($179) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper 1920X | EPYC 7F32 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+49%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($265) | ✅ More affordable ($179) |
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 7F32
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 7F32
The EPYC 7F32 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 14 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 23,253 points. Launch price was $2,100.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Threadripper 1920X packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the EPYC 7F32 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X versus 3.9 GHz on the EPYC 7F32 — a 7.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper 1920X uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the EPYC 7F32 uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X scores 23,150 against the EPYC 7F32's 23,253 — a 0.4% lead for the EPYC 7F32. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7F32.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 1920X | EPYC 7F32 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24+50% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+8% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.7 GHz+6% |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB | 32 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm, 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 23,150 | 23,253 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Threadripper 1920X uses the SP3r2 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7F32 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 1920X | EPYC 7F32 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3r2 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Threadripper 1920X launched at $799 MSRP, while the EPYC 7F32 debuted at $2100. At current prices ($265 vs $179), the EPYC 7F32 is $86 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X delivers 87.4 pts/$ vs 129.9 pts/$ for the EPYC 7F32 — making the EPYC 7F32 the 39.2% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 1920X | EPYC 7F32 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $799-62% | $2100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $265 | $179-32% |
| Performance per Dollar | 87.4 | 129.9+49% |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2020 |
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