Ryzen Threadripper 1920X vs Xeon Platinum 8176
Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
Xeon Platinum 8176
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8176
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper 1920X | Xeon Platinum 8176 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper 1920X | Xeon Platinum 8176 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon Platinum 8176
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.
Xeon Platinum 8176
The Xeon Platinum 8176 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 38.5 MB. L2 cache: 28 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 23,179 points. Launch price was $8,719.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Threadripper 1920X packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8176 offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8176 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8176 — a 10% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper 1920X uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8176 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X scores 23,150 against the Xeon Platinum 8176's 23,179 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8176. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X vs 38.5 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8176.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 1920X | Xeon Platinum 8176 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 28 / 56+133% |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+11% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+67% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB | 38.5 MB+20% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 28 MB+5500% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 23,150 | 23,179 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Threadripper 1920X uses the SP3r2 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8176 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 1920X | Xeon Platinum 8176 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3r2 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
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