Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

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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 2950X based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

6,169 Rank: 191
Rank Name Score Visual
187 Xeon E-2286G 6,175
+0.1%
188 Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 6,171
+0%
189 Xeon E-2278G 6,171
+0%
190 Core i9-11900 6,171
+0%
191 Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 6,169
192 Ryzen 7 5700G 6,163
-0.1%
193 Core i5-12400F 6,161
-0.1%
194 Ryzen 7 5800 6,159
-0.2%
195 Xeon W-3245 6,155
-0.2%
196 Ryzen 7 8840HS 6,152
-0.3%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Ryzen Threadripper 2950X based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

6,480 Rank: 160
Rank Name Score Visual
156 Core Ultra 7 255H 6,513
+0.5%
157 Ryzen 7 7745HX 6,507
+0.4%
158 Ryzen 7 8700G 6,486
+0.1%
159 Xeon Gold 6142M 6,481
+0%
160 Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 6,480
161 Zen+ µarch 6,463
-0.3%
162 Zen µarch 6,463
-0.3%
163 EPYC 7401P 6,440
-0.6%
164 Ryzen 7 8700F 6,439
-0.6%
165 Ryzen 9 5900XT 6,433
-0.7%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Ryzen Threadripper 2950X based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,962 Rank: 285
Rank Name Score Visual
281 Xeon W-1290E 5,971
+0.2%
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
286 Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 5,962
+0%
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%

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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 2950X based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,482 Rank: 184
Rank Name Score Visual
180 Xeon Gold 6152 5,498
+0.3%
181 Xeon W-2195 5,497
+0.3%
182 Ryzen 5 7500F 5,491
+0.2%
183 Xeon Gold 6230 5,484
+0%
184 Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 5,482
185 Xeon E5-4669 v4 5,476
-0.1%
186 Xeon Gold 6240 5,472
-0.2%
187 Core i9-7960X 5,470
-0.2%
188 Xeon W-2191B 5,468
-0.3%
189 Core i9-9940X 5,466
-0.3%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Ryzen Threadripper 2950X based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

6,083 Rank: 111
Rank Name Score Visual
107 Xeon w5-3435X 6,109
+0.4%
108 EPYC 7371 6,108
+0.4%
109 Core i9-13900HX 6,094
+0.2%
110 EPYC 7551 6,090
+0.1%
111 Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 6,083
112 Core i9-12900K 6,070
-0.2%
113 Core i9-12900KF 6,064
-0.3%
114 Ryzen 7 7700 6,058
-0.4%
115 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX 6,056
-0.4%
116 Xeon Platinum 8168 6,034
-0.8%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Ryzen Threadripper 2950X based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,252 Rank: 256
Rank Name Score Visual
252 Core Ultra 7 256V 5,265
+0.2%
253 Xeon E5-2696 v3 5,262
+0.2%
254 Core i9-11900K 5,258
+0.1%
255 Xeon Gold 6144 5,256
+0.1%
256 Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 5,252
257 Ryzen 7 7840U 5,249
-0.1%
258 Xeon W-1290P 5,246
-0.1%
259 Xeon E5-2686 v4 5,243
-0.2%
260 Ryzen 7 5800 5,242
-0.2%
261 Ryzen 7 3800X 5,240
-0.2%

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Ryzen Threadripper 2950X Details

As of March 2026, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X remains a compelling option for power users and workstation builders, despite being over seven years old. Positioned at the high end of AMD's desktop lineup during its launch in August 2018, the 2950X was designed to compete with Intel’s high-core-count Xeon and high-end Core processors, offering exceptional multi-threaded performance in a desktop form factor. With a launch price of $899, it targeted professionals, content creators, and enthusiasts who demanded raw processing power for tasks such as 3D rendering, video editing, and scientific simulations.

The processor is built on AMD's Zen+ microarchitecture and fabricated using a 12 nm process by GlobalFoundries. It features 16 cores and 32 threads, enabled by Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT), allowing it to handle complex workloads efficiently. Core frequencies range from a base of 3.5 GHz to a turbo boost of up to 4.4 GHz, depending on the workload and thermal conditions. The chip is packaged in FCLGA-4094 and requires a Socket TR4 motherboard, making it compatible with high-end AM4 and TR4 platforms of its era. It also supports up to 2,097,152 MiB of DDR4-2933 memory across a quad-channel memory interface, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 93.9 GB/s.

Cache hierarchy includes 1.5 MiB of L1 cache (0.5 MiB for L1D and 1 MiB for L1I), 8 MiB of L2 cache, and a substantial 32 MiB of L3 cache, which helps reduce latency in data-intensive applications. The processor supports a wide array of advanced instruction sets, including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and AMD-V for virtualization, as well as Precision Boost 2 and Precision Boost Overdrive for dynamic performance tuning. It also includes AMD SenseMI technology and supports Extended Frequency Range 2 (XFR 2), enabling fine-grained overclocking.

However, the 2950X comes with a 180 W TDP, which demands robust cooling solutions, especially under sustained load. The lack of integrated graphics means users must rely on a discrete GPU, which is standard for high-performance desktop CPUs. Despite its age, the 2950X holds its own in benchmarking, scoring 6,169 in the overall Passmark test, placing it at #191 out of 2,060 processors. Its multicore score of 6,480 ranks it at #160, while its single-core score of 5,962 places it at #285.

In the broader context of modern CPUs, the 2950X is significantly outpaced by current-generation chips like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Intel’s Core Ultra series. Yet, it still competes with some high-end desktop processors from the early 2020s, such as the Ryzen 7 8700G and Core Ultra 7 255H. For users seeking a cost-effective, high-core-count solution—especially in second-hand or used markets—the 2950X remains a viable option, particularly in professional environments where multi-threaded performance is critical and power consumption is less of a concern.

Overall, the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X represents a powerful, albeit aging, workstation processor. While it no longer leads the pack, its combination of core count, memory bandwidth, and advanced features ensures it remains relevant for specific use cases, especially where legacy compatibility or budget constraints are factors.
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
Family: Ryzen
Series: Ryzen
Model Number: 2950X
Cores: 16
Threads: 32
Base Frequency: 3500 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 35x (unlocked)
Microarchitecture: Zen+
Core Name: Colfax
Core Family: 23
Core Model: 8
Socket: Socket TR4 and LGA-4094
Package: FCLGA-4094
Chipset: Promontory
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 180 W
Release Price: $899.00

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: DDR4-2933
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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