Ryzen Threadripper 1950X vs Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper 1950X | Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper 1950X | Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) | ✅ 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 1950X and Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 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: 27,487 points. Launch price was $999.
Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
The Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 MB + 16 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 27,318 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X versus 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS — a 26.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS (base: 3.4 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS uses Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X scores 27,487 against the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS's 27,318 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,040 vs 2,605, a 85.9% lead for the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 9,000 vs 10,348 (13.9% advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS). L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 1950X | Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+100% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 5.2 GHz+30% |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 4 GHz+18% |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB+100% | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 8 MB+1500% |
| Process | 14 nm | 4 nm-71% |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) |
| PassMark | 27,487 | 27,318 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 16,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,040 | 2,605+150% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 9,000 | 10,348+15% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X uses the SP3r2 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS uses FP7/FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X versus DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS — the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Ryzen Threadripper 1950X) vs 2 (Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS). PCIe lanes: 64 (Ryzen Threadripper 1950X) vs 20 (Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS) — the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X offers 44 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X399 (Ryzen Threadripper 1950X) and SoC (Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS).
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 1950X | Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3r2 | FP7/FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR5-5600+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB+300% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 4+100% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64+220% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen Threadripper 1950X) vs Yes (Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS). The Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen Threadripper 1950X targets Workstation.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 1950X | Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon 780M |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | Yes |
| Target Use | Workstation | — |
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