Ryzen Threadripper 1950XvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is a 16-core first-gen workstation CPU for early adopters of the platform, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a 64-core modern monster for creators who need extreme parallel processing.
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
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 with far more cores and faster performance for heavy workloads.
The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is the smarter pick for budget buyers who need a capable workstation CPU without overspending.
The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is the right choice for older software or motherboards that cannot support the newer socket of the 9980X.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 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 1950X in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 406% 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 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.