Ryzen Threadripper 1920X

12 cores · 24 threads · up to 3.5 GHz on SP3r2.

3.2 · 51 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

3.5 GHz

L3 cache

32 MB

TDP

180W

Socket

SP3r2

Performance breakdown

Gaming14

Productivity13

Single-core14

Multi-core50

Power efficiency14

Lab scores

Performance score14

Cores12

Threads24

Boost clock (GHz)3.5 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p31 fps

1440p25 fps

4K17 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Zen
Process node: 14 nm
Socket: SP3r2
Release year: 2017
Total cores: 12
Threads: 24

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 3.5 GHz
Boost clock: 3.5 GHz
Multiplier: 35 (unlocked)
L1 cache: 1.125 KB
L2 cache: 6 MB
L3 cache: 32 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: $799

Technologies

Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

People love the raw multi-threaded grunt for heavy workstation tasks at a bargain used price. The common gripe is the high power draw and heat output, plus needing a pricey motherboard.

Pros

Handles huge workloads without breaking sweat
Runs hot but stays stable under load
Great for heavy multitasking and rendering
Solid choice for a workstation build

Cons

Expensive motherboard ecosystem needed
Runs hot under sustained load
No integrated graphics support

Verdict

Our verdict on the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X

A workstation CPU with many cores from the first-gen Zen family, but its single-thread speed lags behind rival desktop chips.

Get it if you need lots of PCIe lanes and memory bandwidth for workstation tasks on a tight budget, and you're fine with an older platform. Skip it if you want modern single-threaded speed or better gaming performance—a newer mainstream chip will serve you much better.

Buy it if…

You are a video editor with a heavy multi-cam timeline who needs more PCIe lanes than a mainstream chip can offer.
You run VMs or compile code all day and need lots of threads without paying for a 16-core flagship.
You want to build a workstation on a budget that still has the expansion and memory bandwidth for pro apps.

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