Ryzen Threadripper 2920XvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is a 12-core workstation CPU for budget-minded creators, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a 64-core beast for professionals who need maximum multi-threaded throughput.
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
ZEN+ · 12 nm · 2018
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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 demanding workloads, offering far more cores and speed than the older 2920X.
For budget/value buyers, the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is the smarter pick if you need a capable but cheaper multi-core CPU.
The Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is the right choice for a low-cost workstation upgrade using an older platform.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 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 15 out of 100), so it leads the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 473% 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 Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. 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.