Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

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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 2920X based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

6,019 Rank: 244
Rank Name Score Visual
240 Ryzen 7 5700X3D 6,030
+0.2%
241 Xeon E-2336 6,027
+0.1%
242 Ryzen 5 5600GT 6,020
+0%
243 EPYC 7402 6,019
+0%
244 Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 6,019
245 Xeon E-2234 6,016
+-0%
246 Xeon W-1290P 6,011
-0.1%
247 Xeon E-2274G 6,009
-0.2%
248 Ryzen 9 6900HS 6,002
-0.3%
249 Xeon W-2195 6,001
-0.3%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Ryzen Threadripper 2920X based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

6,104 Rank: 215
Rank Name Score Visual
211 Ryzen AI 7 350 6,145
+0.7%
212 Core i9-13900H 6,141
+0.6%
213 Core i9-12900E 6,139
+0.6%
214 Xeon Gold 6142 6,125
+0.3%
215 Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 6,104
216 Core i9-7900X 6,101
+-0%
217 Ryzen 9 3900 6,100
-0.1%
218 Xeon Silver 4314 6,086
-0.3%
219 Xeon W-2175 6,079
-0.4%
220 Xeon E5-2695 v4 6,067
-0.6%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Ryzen Threadripper 2920X based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,962 Rank: 286
Rank Name Score Visual
282 Ryzen 7 6800U 5,965
+0.1%
283 Xeon E-2286M 5,963
+0%
284 Ryzen 7 7435HS 5,963
+0%
285 Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 5,962
+0%
286 Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 5,962
287 Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U 5,957
-0.1%
288 Ryzen 7 5800H 5,956
-0.1%
289 Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U 5,956
-0.1%
290 Ryzen 7 7735U 5,955
-0.1%
291 Core i7-7740X 5,954
-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 2920X based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,277 Rank: 240
Rank Name Score Visual
236 Xeon Gold 6132 5,285
+0.2%
237 Ryzen 7 7840U 5,281
+0.1%
238 Ryzen AI 7 350 5,281
+0.1%
239 Xeon Gold 6130T 5,279
+0%
240 Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 5,277
241 Ryzen Z1 Extreme 5,276
+-0%
242 Core i9-7920X 5,271
-0.1%
243 Xeon W-1390P 5,270
-0.1%
244 Ryzen 5 5600X 5,269
-0.2%
245 Ryzen 5 5600 5,261
-0.3%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Ryzen Threadripper 2920X based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,760 Rank: 145
Rank Name Score Visual
141 Ryzen 7 9800X3D 5,778
+0.3%
142 Core i9-7980XE 5,769
+0.2%
143 Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 5,768
+0.1%
144 Ryzen 9 3900 5,768
+0.1%
145 Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 5,760
146 Xeon w5-3425 5,760
+0%
147 Core i9-9960X 5,756
-0.1%
148 EPYC 7351 5,754
-0.1%
149 Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 5,754
-0.1%
150 Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 5,750
-0.2%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Ryzen Threadripper 2920X based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,132 Rank: 324
Rank Name Score Visual
320 Core i9-11900F 5,141
+0.2%
321 Xeon E5-2682 v4 5,139
+0.1%
322 Core i7-10700KF 5,139
+0.1%
323 Core i7-10700K 5,136
+0.1%
324 Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 5,132
325 Xeon Gold 5215 5,127
-0.1%
326 Core i9-9900KF 5,127
-0.1%
327 Xeon E5-2689 v4 5,126
-0.1%
328 Core i9-9900K 5,126
-0.1%
329 Ryzen 9 5900HX 5,126
-0.1%

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Ryzen Threadripper 2920X Details

The Ryzen Threadripper 2920X stands as a high-end desktop processor from AMD, designed for power users and enthusiasts who demand extreme multi-threaded performance. Launched in October 2018, it is built on the Zen+ microarchitecture using a 12 nm process, marking a significant evolution from its predecessors with enhanced efficiency and clock speeds. Although now over seven years old, the 2920X remains a compelling option for workstations requiring robust compute power, particularly in content creation, rendering, and simulation tasks. Its dual-die design and high core count position it as a serious contender in the high-end workstation market, even as newer generations have emerged.

The processor features 12 cores and 24 threads, enabled by AMD's Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) technology, allowing it to handle demanding multitasking workloads with ease. Base clock frequency is 3.5 GHz, with a turbo boost capability up to 4.3 GHz, depending on workload and thermal conditions. This performance is supported by a substantial cache hierarchy, including 0.375 MiB of L1 data cache, 0.75 MiB of L1 instruction cache, 6 MiB of L2 cache, and a large 32 MiB L3 cache, which helps minimize memory latency during intensive operations. The chip is manufactured by GlobalFoundries and packaged in the FCLGA-4094 socket, compatible with Socket TR4 and LGA-4094 motherboards.

Powering such performance comes at a cost: the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X has a TDP of 180 W, requiring a robust cooling solution to maintain stability under load. The processor supports quad-channel DDR4-3600 memory, with a maximum capacity of 2,097,152 MiB and a memory bandwidth of 93.9 GB/s, ensuring fast data access for memory-intensive applications. It also includes 60 PCIe 3.0 lanes, allowing for multiple high-speed storage and expansion options. Notably, the processor lacks integrated graphics, necessitating a discrete GPU for display output.

In benchmark testing, the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X achieves an overall score of 6019, ranking #243 among 2060 processors, with a multicore score of 6104 (#215) and a single-core score of 5962 (#285). These results place it ahead of many mainstream and even some high-end consumer CPUs, such as the Core i9-12900E and Ryzen 7 7435HS, while trailing behind more recent offerings like the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Core Ultra 9 285K. Its multicore performance is particularly strong, though its single-core score lags behind the top tier, reflecting its design focus on parallel workloads.

The processor supports a wide range of modern technologies, including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and AMD-V for virtualization, making it suitable for software development, virtual machines, and encryption-heavy applications. It also supports Precision Boost 2 and Precision Boost Overdrive, allowing users to fine-tune performance and overclock with greater control. Despite its age, the 2920X remains a viable option for workstation users who value core count and memory bandwidth over the latest single-core improvements. As of March 2026, it continues to hold its ground in niche professional environments where raw multi-threaded throughput is paramount.
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Family: Ryzen
Series: Ryzen
Model Number: 2920X
Cores: 12
Threads: 24
Base Frequency: 3500 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 35x (unlocked)
Microarchitecture: Zen+
Core Name: Colfax
Core Family: 23
Socket: Socket TR4 and LGA-4094
Package: FCLGA-4094
Chipset: Promontory
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 180 W
Release Price: $649.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 1152 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 768 KiB (4-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 384 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 6 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 32 MiB (16-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-3600
Memory Channels: 4
Maximum Memory: 2,048 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 87.42 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 60
PCIe Configuration: x16, x8, x4, x2

Physical Specifications

Process: 12 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 Boost 2 SMT XFR 2 PBO
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