CPU Showdown

Ryzen Threadripper 2920XvsEPYC 9755

The EPYC 9755 is a massive 128-core server CPU built for heavy data centers and virtualization, while the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is a 12-core workstation chip for prosumers and content creators who need solid multi-threaded performance without breaking the bank.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C / 24T · 180W
VS
AMD EPYC 9755
128C / 256T · 500W
AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

ZEN+ · 12 nm · 2018

15score
4.5/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
12 / 24
TDP
180W
Boost Clock
4.3 GHz
L3 Cache
32 MB

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AMD

EPYC 9755

Turin · 4 nm · 2024

100score
2.8/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
128 / 256
TDP
500W
Boost Clock
4.1 GHz
L3 Cache
512 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 2920X
15
EPYC 9755Winner
100
EPYC 9755 leads by 566.7% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#1EPYC 9755100
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#155Ryzen 5 7400F15
#156Ryzen Threadripper 2920X15
#157Ryzen 5 8600G15
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsRyzen Threadripper 2920XEPYC 9755
Cores
Total Cores12128
Threads24256
Base Clock3.5 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost Clock4.3 GHz4.1 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache6 MB128 MB
L3 Cache32 MB512 MB
Platform
SocketSP3r2SP5
MemoryDDR4DDR5
PCIePCIe 5.0
Power
Base TDP180W500W
General
ArchitectureZEN+Turin
Process12 nm4 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The EPYC 9755 crushes the Threadripper 2920X for raw throughput and server workloads, winning handily for most buyers.

Best value

For budget-minded buyers, the older Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is the smarter pick due to its far lower cost and adequate performance for lighter tasks.

When the other wins

Choose the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X if you need a basic workstation for everyday apps and can't justify the EPYC's massive price and power demands.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X better than the EPYC 9755?

Overall the EPYC 9755 is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (100 vs 15 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X in most workloads.

How much faster is the EPYC 9755 than the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the EPYC 9755 is roughly 567% faster than the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X or the EPYC 9755?

If you want the most performance, pick the EPYC 9755. If the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 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.