Ryzen Threadripper 2920X vs Xeon W-1390P
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Xeon W-1390P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1390P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper 2920X | Xeon W-1390P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($452) | ✅ More affordable ($450) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (ZEN+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-S (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper 2920X | Xeon W-1390P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+0%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($452) | ✅ More affordable ($450) |
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 Xeon W-1390P
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.
Xeon W-1390P
The Xeon W-1390P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 May 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake-S (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 25,016 points. Launch price was $539.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Threadripper 2920X packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon W-1390P offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X versus 5.2 GHz on the Xeon W-1390P — a 18.9% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1390P (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper 2920X uses the ZEN+ (2018−2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon W-1390P uses Rocket Lake-S (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X scores 25,148 against the Xeon W-1390P's 25,016 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X vs 16 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1390P.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 2920X | Xeon W-1390P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24+50% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz | 5.2 GHz+21% |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB+100% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm-14% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | ZEN+ (2018−2019) | Rocket Lake-S (2021) |
| PassMark | 25,148 | 25,016 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Threadripper 2920X uses the SP3r2 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-1390P uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 2920X | Xeon W-1390P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3r2 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Threadripper 2920X launched at $649 MSRP, while the Xeon W-1390P debuted at $594. At current prices ($452 vs $450), the Xeon W-1390P is $2 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X delivers 55.6 pts/$ vs 55.6 pts/$ for the Xeon W-1390P — making the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X the 0.1% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 2920X | Xeon W-1390P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $649 | $594-8% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $452 | $450 |
| Performance per Dollar | 55.6 | 55.6 |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2021 |
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