Ryzen Threadripper 1950vsRyzen Threadripper 7970X
The Ryzen Threadripper 1950 is an older, more affordable 16-core workstation CPU for budget-minded creators, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a modern, high-end 32-core processor for professionals who need maximum multi-threaded speed.
Ryzen Threadripper 1950
Zen · 14 nm · 2017
As an Amazon Associate we may earn from qualifying purchases.
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023
As an Amazon Associate we may earn from qualifying purchases.
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 7970X wins overall for its much faster performance and modern architecture, leaving the older 1950 far behind.
For budget buyers, the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 offers decent multi-core capability at a lower price, though it's much slower.
The Ryzen Threadripper 1950 is the right choice if you need an affordable entry into a high-core-count platform for basic parallel tasks.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 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 17 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Ryzen Threadripper 1950?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 253% faster than the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 or the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. If the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 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.