Ryzen Threadripper 1900XvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X
The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is an entry-level HEDT chip for builders wanting to dip into the Threadripper platform without breaking the bank, while the 7970X is a modern content-creation monster aimed at professionals who need every core they can get.
Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
Zen · 14 nm · 2017
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Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023
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Overall Performance Score
A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.
Side-by-Side Specs
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Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X wins overall with far more cores and faster boost speeds for heavy workloads.
For budget buyers, the older Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is the smarter pick if you need basic multi-threading on a tight budget.
The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is right for light content creation or home-server tasks where extreme core counts aren't needed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (60 vs 10 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 500% faster than the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.