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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX: Comparison
Ryzen Threadripper 1920X vs Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX: the l3 cache difference
The gap that matters here is l3 cache: Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 32 MB against Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 64 MB, which puts Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 50% ahead. Add l2 cache to that, 6 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X versus 16 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX, and the pattern holds. Release year is not the same on both, 2017 on the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X versus 2018 on the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX. They differ on core count too, 12 cores on the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X versus 32 cores on the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX. There is a split on thread count as well, 24 threads on the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X versus 64 threads on the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX. They differ on base clock too, 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X versus 3.0 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX.
Ryzen Threadripper 1920X vs Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX: which one fits your build
Take the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X for buyers wanting a mid-tier balance of core count and HEDT platform features within first-generation Threadripper. Avoid it for buyers prioritizing per-core performance, later Threadripper generations offer meaningfully better single-threaded results. Take the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX for buyers specifically wanting the highest core count available on AMD's second-generation Threadripper platform. It is not the one for buyers with access to Zen 2 Threadripper 3000 chips, those offer meaningfully better per-core performance at similar core counts.
Where the two are identical
The common ground is wider than the gap: memory channels, cpu socket, segment, smt support and 3d v-cache are identical here. They match on 8 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX differ on boost clock?
Yes. Boost Clock reads 4.0 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX.
Is the Multi-Socket Support the same on the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX?
It is. Both are listed at Single Socket Only, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
- AMD
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
- AMD
Model Number
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
- 1920X
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
- 2990WX
CPU Socket
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
- sTR4
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
- sTR4
Product Family
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
- Zen, Ryzen Threadripper 1000 Series
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
- Zen+, Ryzen Threadripper 2000 Series
Release Year
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
- 2017
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
- 2018
Segment
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
- HEDT
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
- HEDT
Core Count
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
- 12 cores
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
- 32 cores
Thread Count
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
- 24 threads
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
- 64 threads
SMT Support
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
- Yes
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
- Yes
Base Clock
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
- 3.5 GHz
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
- 3.0 GHz
Boost Clock
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
- 4.0 GHz
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
- 4.2 GHz
L2 Cache
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
- 6 MB-62%
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
- 16 MBBest
L3 Cache
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
- 32 MB-50%
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
- 64 MBBest
3D V-Cache
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
- No
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
- No
Socket
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
- sTR4
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
- sTR4
Multi-Socket Support
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
- Single Socket Only
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
- Single Socket Only
Memory Channels
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
- 4 channels
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
- 4 channels
Max Memory Speed
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
- 2667 MT/s
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
- 2933 MT/sBest
PCIe Generation
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
- PCIe 3.0
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
- PCIe 3.0
CXL Support
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
- None
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
- None
TDP
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
- 180 W
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
- 250 W
Cooler Included
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
- No
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
- No
Integrated Graphics
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
- No
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
- No
AVX-512 Support
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
- No
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
- No
AMX Support
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
- No
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
- No
Process Node
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
- 14 nm
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
- 12 nm
Memory Support
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
- DDR4-2666
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
- DDR4-2933, ECC supported (unbuffered)
Which one should you pick?
Choose 1920X if you want the higher memory channels (4 channels vs 4 channels).
Choose 2990WX if you want the higher L2 cache (16 MB vs 6 MB) and the higher L3 cache (64 MB vs 32 MB).