Ryzen Threadripper 1900XvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is an entry-level high-end desktop chip for builders who want to dip into the Threadripper platform without spending much, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a workstation monster for professionals who need every core and thread they can get.
Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
Zen · 14 nm · 2017
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Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025
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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 9980X wins overall with vastly more cores and much higher performance for demanding workloads.
For budget buyers, the older Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is the smarter pick if you need basic multi-core capability at a lower price.
The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is the right choice for a low-cost home server that doesn't require extreme compute power.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (86 vs 10 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 760% 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 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.