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SpecPeak
CPU Showdown

Ryzen Threadripper 1950XvsRyzen Threadripper 9970X

The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is a 16-core first-gen workstation CPU for early adopters of high-core-count desktop computing, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a 32-core modern monster aimed at professionals who need maximum multi-threaded grunt.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C / 32T · 180W
VS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
32C / 64T · 350W
AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

Zen · 14 nm · 2017

17score
4.1/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
16 / 32
TDP
180W
Boost Clock
3.4 GHz
L3 Cache
32 MB

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AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025

64score
4.4/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
32 / 64
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.4 GHz
L3 Cache
128 MB

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Aggregate Performance

Overall Performance Score

A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
17
Ryzen Threadripper 9970XWinner
64
Ryzen Threadripper 9970X leads by 276.5% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#5Ryzen Threadripper 7970X60
#127Core i5-13600T17
#128Ryzen Threadripper 1950X17
#129Ryzen Threadripper 195017
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.

SpecsRyzen Threadripper 1950XRyzen Threadripper 9970X
Cores
Total Cores1632
Threads3264
Base Clock3.4 GHz4.0 GHz
Boost Clock3.4 GHz5.4 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache8 MB32 MB
L3 Cache32 MB128 MB
Platform
SocketSP3r2sTR5
MemoryDDR4DDR5
PCIePCIe 3.0PCIe 5.0
Power
Base TDP180W350W
General
ArchitectureZenShimada Peak
Process14 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 9970X wins overall with vastly faster performance and more cores for demanding tasks.

Best value

For budget buyers, the older Ryzen Threadripper 1950X offers acceptable multi-threaded work at a lower cost.

When the other wins

The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is the right choice if your workload is light and you want to save money upfront.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 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 17 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X than the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is roughly 277% faster than the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X or the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X. If the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 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.