Ryzen Threadripper 1900XvsRyzen Threadripper 7980X
The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is an older, affordable entry into high-core-count desktop work, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a modern monster for extreme professional workloads.
Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
Zen · 14 nm · 2017
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Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
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
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X wins overall with vastly more cores and much faster performance for demanding tasks.
For budget-focused buyers, the older Ryzen Threadripper 1900X offers a cheaper entry into the Threadripper platform.
The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is the right choice if you need a basic workstation CPU on a tight budget.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X better than the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (82 vs 10 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 720% 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 7980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. 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.