Cores
16
Threads
32
Boost
3.2 GHz
L3 cache
32 MB
TDP
180W
Socket
SP3r2
Performance breakdown
Gaming17
Productivity18
Single-core16
Multi-core67
Power efficiency17
Lab scores
Performance score17
Cores16
Threads32
Boost clock (GHz)3.2 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p37 fps
1440p30 fps
4K20 fps
Full specifications
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What Owners Say
Owners love the raw multi-core muscle for heavy workloads, calling it a workstation beast. The usual gripe is its high power draw and the expensive motherboard platform needed.
Pros
- Breaks heavy workloads into pieces
- Handles many tasks at once
- Stays cool with good cooling
- Felt fast for its time
Cons
- Gets very hot under load
- Needs expensive motherboard and RAM
- Gaming performance lags behind cheaper CPUs
Verdict
Our verdict on the Ryzen Threadripper 1950
This is a workstation CPU with a mountain of cores that runs hot and needs a specialized motherboard.
Get it if you need massive multi-core power for heavy rendering or video work on a budget. Skip it if you want fast single-core speed for gaming or daily use.
Buy it if…
- You run heavy rendering or video production and need every core you can get.
- You build a workstation for scientific simulation or large data compilation.
- You want a high-core-count upgrade on an existing X399 platform.
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