Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Ryzen Threadripper 1950X based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,955 Rank: 267
Rank Name Score Visual
263 Core i7-9700KF 5,968
+0.2%
264 EPYC 7F52 5,967
+0.2%
265 Core i7-8700 5,959
+0.1%
266 Xeon W-3245M 5,956
+0%
267 Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 5,955
268 Xeon E-2176G 5,947
-0.1%
269 Core i7-9700K 5,944
-0.2%
270 Ryzen 7 6800HS 5,938
-0.3%
271 Core i9-10900F 5,935
-0.3%
272 Ryzen 5 5600 5,934
-0.4%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Ryzen Threadripper 1950X based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

6,248 Rank: 199
Rank Name Score Visual
195 Ryzen 5 7500F 6,272
+0.4%
196 Xeon Gold 6252 6,271
+0.4%
197 Core i9-7920X 6,257
+0.1%
198 Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 6,254
+0.1%
199 Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 6,248
200 EPYC 7282 6,240
-0.1%
201 Xeon E-2226G 6,239
-0.1%
202 Xeon E5-2682 v4 6,237
-0.2%
203 Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 6,226
-0.4%
204 Ryzen 9 3900XT 6,221
-0.4%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Ryzen Threadripper 1950X based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,759 Rank: 385
Rank Name Score Visual
381 Core i5-7600 5,765
+0.1%
382 Core i7-9800X 5,764
+0.1%
383 Xeon E3-1280 v5 5,760
+0%
384 Core i5-1145G7E 5,760
+0%
385 Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 5,759
386 Core i7-7800X 5,757
+-0%
387 Ryzen 7 1800X 5,757
+-0%
388 Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U 5,757
+-0%
389 Xeon E3-1286 v3 5,754
-0.1%
390 Core i7-1185G7E 5,751
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Ryzen Threadripper 1950X based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,416 Rank: 197
Rank Name Score Visual
193 Xeon Platinum 8124M 5,458
+0.8%
194 Ryzen 7 8700F 5,444
+0.5%
195 Ryzen 9 7940HS 5,424
+0.1%
196 Xeon E5-2698 v4 5,418
+0%
197 Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 5,416
198 Ryzen 7 5800X 5,412
-0.1%
199 Core Ultra 7 268V 5,410
-0.1%
200 Ryzen 9 8945HS 5,409
-0.1%
201 Xeon Silver 4410Y 5,407
-0.2%
202 Core Ultra 7 256V 5,407
-0.2%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Ryzen Threadripper 1950X based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

6,007 Rank: 119
Rank Name Score Visual
115 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX 6,056
+0.8%
116 Xeon Platinum 8168 6,034
+0.4%
117 EPYC 7302 6,016
+0.1%
118 Xeon Platinum 8176 6,007
+0%
119 Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 6,007
120 Ryzen 9 5900X 6,003
-0.1%
121 Xeon Gold 6346 5,964
-0.7%
122 EPYC 7302P 5,962
-0.7%
123 EPYC 7282 5,940
-1.1%
124 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 5,906
-1.7%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Ryzen Threadripper 1950X based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,224 Rank: 273
Rank Name Score Visual
269 Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 5,229
+0.1%
270 Xeon Gold 6134 5,228
+0.1%
271 Xeon W-2145 5,227
+0.1%
272 Xeon W-1390P 5,227
+0.1%
273 Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 5,224
274 Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H 5,216
-0.2%
275 Xeon w3-2425 5,212
-0.2%
276 Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 5,211
-0.2%
277 Xeon Gold 5117 5,211
-0.2%
278 Ryzen 7 3700X 5,209
-0.3%

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Ryzen Threadripper 1950X Details

Ranking #267 of 2060 in overall performance, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X remains a compelling option for high-end desktop users despite its age. Launched in August 2017, this processor is now nearly nine years old, placing it firmly in the legacy category. Yet, with a strong multicore score of 6248 and a single-core performance of 5759, it still holds its own against many modern mid-tier CPUs. Its position in the top 50 overall list is not among the elite, but its capabilities are still relevant for content creators, engineers, and power users working with multi-threaded applications.

Built on AMD’s Zen architecture, the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X features a 14 nm manufacturing process and is fabricated by GlobalFoundries. It boasts 16 cores and 32 threads, thanks to Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT), allowing it to handle demanding workloads with ease. The base clock runs at 3.4 GHz, with a turbo frequency of up to 4.0 GHz, and a TDP of 180 W, which demands robust cooling solutions. The chip’s die area measures 213 mm², with a transistor count of 9.6 billion, reflecting its complexity and scale.

Memory support includes quad-channel DDR4-2666, with a maximum capacity of 2097152 MiB and a peak bandwidth of 79.47 GiB/s. The processor supports up to 60 PCIe lanes, making it ideal for high-bandwidth storage and expansion cards. Cache hierarchy includes 1.5 MiB of L1 cache, 8 MiB of L2 cache, and a substantial 32 MiB of L3 cache, which helps reduce latency in data-intensive tasks.

Despite lacking integrated graphics, the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X supports a wide range of technologies, including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and AMD-V virtualization. It also features advanced instruction sets like BMI1, BMI2, FMA3, and SHA extensions, enhancing performance in encryption, multimedia, and scientific computing. The unlocked multiplier simplifies overclocking, appealing to enthusiasts.

In benchmark comparisons, the 1950X outperforms some modern CPUs in multi-threaded tasks, such as the Core i9-14900K and Ryzen 9 7950X in certain workloads. However, it trails behind newer processors in single-core performance and efficiency. As of March 2026, while no longer a flagship, the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X remains a solid choice for workstation environments where multi-core throughput is prioritized over cutting-edge efficiency.
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
Family: Ryzen
Series: Ryzen
Model Number: 1950X
Cores: 16
Threads: 32
Base Frequency: 3400 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 4000 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 34x (unlocked)
Microarchitecture: Zen
Core Name: Whitehaven
Core Family: 23
Core Model: 1
Socket: Socket TR4 and LGA-4094
Package: FCLGA-4094
Chipset: Promontory
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 180 W
Release Price: $999.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 1536 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 1024 KiB (4-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 8 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 32 MiB (16-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2666
Memory Channels: 4
Maximum Memory: 2,048 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 79.47 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 213 mm²
Transistor Count: 9.60 billion
Manufacturer: GlobalFoundries
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX SMEP SSE4a SHA AMD-Vi AMD-V SenseMI XFR SMT
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