Ryzen Threadripper 1950vsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Ryzen Threadripper 1950 is a 16-core workstation CPU for early adopters of the platform, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a 64-core monster for modern, heavily threaded work.
Ryzen Threadripper 1950
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 high-end workstation users needing maximum multi-threaded power and modern features.
For budget-focused builders, the older Ryzen Threadripper 1950 offers a much cheaper entry into high-core-count computing.
The Ryzen Threadripper 1950 is the right choice when you need a capable workstation CPU on a tight budget and can tolerate slower performance.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 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 17 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen Threadripper 1950 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Ryzen Threadripper 1950?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 406% 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 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.