Ryzen Threadripper 1920vsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Ryzen Threadripper 1920 is a 12-core entry-level workstation CPU for builders on a budget, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a 64-core monster for professionals who need maximum multi-threaded power.
Ryzen Threadripper 1920
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 for its massive core count and speed advantage over the older 1920.
For budget buyers, the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 is the smarter pick if you need a cheaper, lower-power CPU for basic multi-core work.
The weaker Ryzen Threadripper 1920 is the right choice when you have a strict budget and only need moderate multi-threaded performance for older software.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 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 13 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen Threadripper 1920 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Ryzen Threadripper 1920?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 562% 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 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.