Ryzen Threadripper 2920X vs Core i9-7940X
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Core i9-7940X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-7940X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper 2920X | Core i9-7940X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($452) | ✅ More affordable ($275) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (ZEN+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper 2920X | Core i9-7940X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+66%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($452) | ✅ More affordable ($275) |
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 2920X and Core i9-7940X
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
The Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the ZEN+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: SP3r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 25,148 points. Launch price was $649.
Core i9-7940X
The Core i9-7940X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 25,452 points. Launch price was $1,399.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Threadripper 2920X packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Core i9-7940X offers 14 cores / 28 threads — the Core i9-7940X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i9-7940X — a 2.3% clock advantage for the Core i9-7940X (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper 2920X uses the ZEN+ (2018−2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Core i9-7940X uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X scores 25,148 against the Core i9-7940X's 25,452 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i9-7940X. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X vs 19.25 MB (total) on the Core i9-7940X.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 2920X | Core i9-7940X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24 | 14 / 28+17% |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.4 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+13% | 3.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB+66% | 19.25 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 12 nm-14% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | ZEN+ (2018−2019) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 25,148 | 25,452+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Threadripper 2920X uses the SP3r2 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i9-7940X uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 2920X | Core i9-7940X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3r2 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Threadripper 2920X launched at $649 MSRP, while the Core i9-7940X debuted at $1399. At current prices ($452 vs $275), the Core i9-7940X is $177 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X delivers 55.6 pts/$ vs 92.6 pts/$ for the Core i9-7940X — making the Core i9-7940X the 49.8% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 2920X | Core i9-7940X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $649-54% | $1399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $452 | $275-39% |
| Performance per Dollar | 55.6 | 92.6+67% |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2017 |
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