Ryzen Threadripper 1920X vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper 1920X | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($265) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($384) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper 1920X | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($265) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($384) |
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 7800X3D
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 7800X3D
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Threadripper 1920X packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — a 17.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 3.5 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper 1920X uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X scores 23,150 against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 34,293 — a 38.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 1920X | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24+50% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz | 5 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 4.4 GHz+26% |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB | 96 MB (total)+200% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 5 nm-64% |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 23,150 | 34,293+48% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 18,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,700 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 15,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Threadripper 1920X uses the SP3r2 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 1920X | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3r2 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 28 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Threadripper 1920X) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 1920X | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Threadripper 1920X launched at $799 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D debuted at $449. At current prices ($265 vs $384), the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X is $119 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X delivers 87.4 pts/$ vs 89.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — making the Ryzen 7 7800X3D the 2.2% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 1920X | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $799 | $449-44% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $265-31% | $384 |
| Performance per Dollar | 87.4 | 89.3+2% |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2023 |
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