Ryzen Threadripper 1920vsRyzen Threadripper 9970X
The Ryzen Threadripper 1920 is a 12-core first-gen workstation CPU for budget-minded creators, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a 32-core modern beast for heavy multitasking and rendering.
Ryzen Threadripper 1920
Zen · 14 nm · 2017
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Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
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 9970X wins handily for heavy multitasking and compute loads, while the 1920 is too dated to compete.
The Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is the smarter pick for budget/value buyers who need modern performance and many cores.
The Ryzen Threadripper 1920 is the right choice for a low-cost, low-power workstation running legacy software that doesn't benefit from newer architecture.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (64 vs 13 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Ryzen Threadripper 1920?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 392% faster than the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 or the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. If the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 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.