Ryzen Threadripper 1920X vs Ryzen 7 3800X
Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
Ryzen 7 3800X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 3800X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper 1920X | Ryzen 7 3800X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($265) | ✅ More affordable ($140) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Matisse (2019−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper 1920X | Ryzen 7 3800X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+88%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($265) | ✅ More affordable ($140) |
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 Ryzen 7 3800X
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.
Ryzen 7 3800X
The Ryzen 7 3800X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 23,008 points. Launch price was $399.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Threadripper 1920X packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen 7 3800X 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 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3800X — a 6.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3800X (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper 1920X uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 3800X uses Matisse (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X scores 23,150 against the Ryzen 7 3800X's 23,008 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X. Both processors carry 32 MB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 1920X | Ryzen 7 3800X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24+50% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.5 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.9 GHz+11% |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB | 32 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm, 12 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Matisse (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 23,150 | 23,008 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Threadripper 1920X uses the SP3r2 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 3800X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 1920X | Ryzen 7 3800X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3r2 | AM4 |
| 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 | — | 24 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Threadripper 1920X) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 3800X). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 3800X targets Desktop.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 1920X | Ryzen 7 3800X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Threadripper 1920X launched at $799 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 3800X debuted at $399. At current prices ($265 vs $140), the Ryzen 7 3800X is $125 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X delivers 87.4 pts/$ vs 164.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 3800X — making the Ryzen 7 3800X the 61.2% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 1920X | Ryzen 7 3800X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $799 | $399-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $265 | $140-47% |
| Performance per Dollar | 87.4 | 164.3+88% |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2019 |
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