Cores
8
Threads
16
Boost
3.8 GHz
L3 cache
16 MB
TDP
180W
Socket
SP3r2
Performance breakdown
Gaming10
Productivity10
Single-core10
Multi-core33
Power efficiency10
Lab scores
Performance score10
Cores8
Threads16
Boost clock (GHz)3.8 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p22 fps
1440p18 fps
4K12 fps
Full specifications
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 3.8 GHz
- Boost clock
- 3.8 GHz
- Multiplier
- 38 (unlocked)
- L1 cache
- 768 KB
- L2 cache
- 4 MB
- L3 cache
- 16 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4
- Max capacity
- 2 GB
- Channels
- 4
- Max bandwidth
- 85.33 GB/s
- Base power (TDP)
- 180W
- PCIe
- PCIe 3.0
- Launch price
- $549
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
People love the raw multi-threaded punch for workstation tasks on a budget. The usual gripe is the high power draw and needing a pricey motherboard.
Pros
- Handles heavy multitasking without breaking a sweat
- Great price for entry-level workstation power
- Stays stable under full all-core loads
- Fits existing X399 boards for easy upgrade
Cons
- Not a true 16-core chip
- Runs hot under heavy load
- Requires expensive motherboard
Verdict
Our verdict on the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is a high-end desktop processor that stands out for its quad-channel memory support on a consumer platform.
Get it if you need more PCIe lanes than a mainstream chip but can't stretch to the bigger Threadrippers for a workstation build. Skip it if you're gaming or doing light tasks, as a cheaper Ryzen or Intel chip will match or beat it for less money.
Buy it if…
- You need lots of PCIe lanes for storage or expansion cards.
- You run heavily multi-threaded workstation apps on a budget.
- You want a high-end platform without paying for the top core count.
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