Ryzen Threadripper 1920XvsRyzen Threadripper 7970X
The Ryzen Threadripper 1920X is a first-gen 12-core workstation CPU for builders on a budget, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a modern 32-core monster for professionals who need maximum multi-threaded muscle.
Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
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 decisively with far more cores, higher boost speeds, and much better performance for demanding workloads.
For budget-conscious buyers needing serious multi-threaded work, the older Ryzen Threadripper 1920X offers a lower-cost entry to the platform.
If you have a limited budget and need a capable workstation for light rendering or virtualization, the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X is the sensible choice.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 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 14 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 329% faster than the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 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.