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AMD® Ryzen™ Threadripper 1950X

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is a desktop processor released on August 10, 2017, built on the Zen architecture using a 14 nm process. It has 16 cores and 32 threads, a base clock of 3.40 GHz, a maximum boost of 4.00 GHz, 32 MB of L3 cache and a 180 W TDP.

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Cores
16
Threads
32
Boost Clock
4.0 GHz
Base Clock
3.4 GHz
Architecture
Zen
Process Node
14 nm
TDP
180 W
L3 Cache
32 MB
Core layout
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16 Performance 32 Threads
Notable capabilities:AVX-512AMD-V (Hardware Virtualization)AMD SEV

Overview

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is a desktop processor with 16 cores and 32 threads, built on the Zen architecture (14 nm process). It launched in Aug 2017. Clocks run from 3.4 GHz base to 4.0 GHz boost. A 32-MB L3 cache backs the cores (2.6 MB per core). It supports DDR4 memory. Rated TDP is 180 W. Notable platform capabilities: AVX-512, AMD-V (Hardware Virtualization), AMD SEV.

Performance

Overall CPU Performance computed
7,970
32% of reference
Reference ceiling 25,000
Multi-Core Performance PassMark rating
27,799
23% of reference
Reference ceiling 120,000
Single-Core Performance PassMark rating
2,285
42% of reference
Reference ceiling 5,500
Productivity Performance computed
21,268
13% of reference
Reference ceiling 160,000
Creator Performance computed
19,402
14% of reference
Reference ceiling 140,000
Engineering Performance computed
31,969
16% of reference
Reference ceiling 200,000
Gaming Performance computed
13,805
63% of reference
Reference ceiling 22,000
Performance per Core computed
1,737
8% of reference
Reference ceiling 21,053
Performance per Thread computed
869
8% of reference
Reference ceiling 10,527
Performance per Watt computed
154
8% of reference
Reference ceiling 2,000
Efficiency Index computed
594
15% of reference
Reference ceiling 4,000
Performance index computed
99
Intel Core i5-12400 = 100

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X scores 2,285 in single-core performance and 27,799 in multi-core performance (PassMark CPU Mark ratings). From those two ratings Feex computes 7,970 for overall performance, 21,268 for productivity performance, 19,402 for creator performance, 31,969 for engineering performance and 13,805 for gaming performance. Its multi-core throughput works out to 1,737 per core, 869 per thread and 154 per watt. Its computed efficiency index is 594. Its performance index is 99, so its overall performance is 1% below the Intel Core i5-12400 (index 100). Each bar shows the score as a share of a reference ceiling, which is the larger of the 99th-percentile score across the Feex CPU database and a fixed baseline.

How these scores are computed

Single-core and multi-core performance are PassMark CPU Mark single-thread and multi-thread ratings. Every other figure on this page's performance section is computed by Feex from those two ratings plus core count, thread count and TDP, so it is a derived value and not a separate benchmark run.

  • Overall performance is the geometric mean of the two ratings: the square root of single-core times multi-core.
  • Productivity performance is 0.65 times multi-core plus 1.4 times single-core.
  • Creator performance is 0.55 times multi-core plus 1.8 times single-core.
  • Engineering performance is multi-core times the smaller of 1.4 and (0.9 plus cores divided by 64).
  • Gaming performance is 3 times single-core plus 0.25 times multi-core.
  • Performance per core, per thread and per watt divide the multi-core rating by physical cores, logical threads and TDP in watts.
  • The efficiency index is the square root of single-core times multi-core, divided by the square root of TDP.
  • The performance index is overall performance divided by the overall performance of the Intel Core i5-12400 (8,069), times 100.

Workload Benchmarks

Scores for individual PassMark CPU Mark test categories. Higher is better. These are measured test scores, not computed from the single-core and multi-core ratings.

Integer Math Throughput
119,333
19% of reference
Reference ceiling 617,811
103% above the Intel Core i5-12400 (58,893)
Raw integer arithmetic throughput across cores.
Floating-Point Math
61,310
10% of reference
Reference ceiling 600,000
34% above the Intel Core i5-12400 (45,899)
Heavy floating-point math, mixed precision.
Compression Performance
489,185
21% of reference
Reference ceiling 2,309,868
115% above the Intel Core i5-12400 (228,054)
Throughput on lossless compression workloads.
Cryptography Performance
30,301
22% of reference
Reference ceiling 137,106
164% above the Intel Core i5-12400 (11,489)
Symmetric encryption and hashing throughput.
Physics Simulation
1,266
10% of reference
Reference ceiling 12,291
16% above the Intel Core i5-12400 (1,090)
Iterative physics & rigid-body simulation.
Vector / SIMD Throughput
18,746
11% of reference
Reference ceiling 172,975
21% above the Intel Core i5-12400 (15,509)
Wide-vector SIMD intrinsics performance.
Prime Sieve
63
6% of reference
Reference ceiling 1,067
6% below the Intel Core i5-12400 (67)
Searching for prime numbers (branch-heavy work).
Sort Performance
54,411
21% of reference
Reference ceiling 260,323
140% above the Intel Core i5-12400 (22,652)
Random string sorting throughput.

In the individual workload tests the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X scores 119,333 in integer math, 61,310 in floating-point math, 489,185 in compression, 30,301 in cryptography, 1,266 in physics simulation, 18,746 in vector SIMD, 63 in the prime sieve and 54,411 in sorting. Higher is better. Compared with the Intel Core i5-12400, it is 103% above in integer math, 34% above in floating-point math, 115% above in compression, 164% above in cryptography, 16% above in physics simulation, 21% above in vector SIMD, 6% below in the prime sieve and 140% above in sorting. Each bar shows the score as a share of that workload's reference ceiling, the larger of the 99th-percentile score across CPUs with a recorded value and a fixed baseline.

Core Configuration

Cores
16
Threads
32
Performance Cores
16
Threads per Core
2
Hybrid Architecture
No
Base Clock
3.4 GHz
Boost Clock
4.0 GHz

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X has 16 physical cores and runs 32 logical threads. It does not use a hybrid performance and efficiency core layout. It runs 2 threads per core. It runs at a base clock of 3.40 GHz and boosts up to 4.00 GHz.

Architecture & Generation

Manufacturer
AMD
Family
Threadripper
Segment
Desktop
Generation
Not recorded
Architecture
Zen
Codename
Whitehaven
Process Node
14 nm
Lithography
14 nm
Release Date
Aug 2017

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is a desktop processor, belongs to the AMD Threadripper family, uses the Zen architecture, carries the codename Whitehaven and is manufactured on a 14 nm process. It launched in Aug 2017.

Cache

L1 Cache (Total)
1.5 MB
L2 Cache (Total)
8 MB
L2 Cache (per Core)
512 KB
L3 Cache
32 MB
Cache per Core
2.6 MB
Total Cache
41.5 MB

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X has 1.50 MB of L1 cache, 8 MB of L2 cache and 32 MB of L3 cache. That adds up to about 41.5 MB of cache, or 2.59 MB per core. Each core has 512 KB of private L2 cache.

Cache Hierarchy

L1L2L3
L1 1.5 MBL2 8 MBL3 32 MB

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X has a 3-level cache hierarchy: L1 at 1.5 MB, L2 at 8 MB and L3 at 32 MB. L3 is the largest level and makes up about 77% of the cache listed here.

Memory Support

Max Memory
Not recorded
Memory Channels
4
Memory Bandwidth
85.3 GB/s
Memory Types
DDR4
DDR5 Support
No
DDR4 Support
Yes
LPDDR Support
No
Max Memory Speed
2,666

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X supports DDR4 memory, uses 4 memory channels, runs memory at up to 2,666 MT/s and delivers up to 85.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth. It does not support DDR5 and LPDDR memory.

Graphics

Integrated Graphics
No

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X does not include integrated graphics, so a discrete graphics card is required for display output.

Platform & Compatibility

Socket
Not recorded
PCIe Generation
3.0
PCIe Lanes
64

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X supports PCI Express 3.0 and provides up to 64 PCIe lanes.

Power & Thermals

TDP
180 W

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X has a rated TDP of 180 W.

Platform Capabilities

Instruction sets, security, virtualization, AI acceleration and OS readiness. Features are listed as supported, explicitly not supported, or not recorded; a feature that is not recorded is not the same as unsupported.

Instruction Sets

7 supported
Supported
AES-NIAVX-512AVX2AVXFMASHA64-bit (x86-64)
Not recorded
AVX-VNNICETFMA3VAESx86-64-v4

Security and Reliability

2 supported
Supported
AMD SEVAMD SME
Not recorded
Control-flow Enforcement (CET)Execute Disable (NX)Memory EncryptionSMAPSMEP

Virtualization

2 supported
Supported
AMD-V (Hardware Virtualization)IOMMU
Not recorded
AMD SVMNPT / RVISecond-Level Address Translation

OS Compatibility

0 supported
Not supported
Windows 11 eligible

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X supports AES-NI, AVX-512, AVX2, AVX, FMA, SHA and 64-bit (x86-64) among its instruction set features. Feex has no record for AVX-VNNI, CET, FMA3, VAES and x86-64-v4, which is different from being unsupported.

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X supports AMD SEV and AMD SME among its security features. Feex has no record for Control-flow Enforcement (CET), Execute Disable (NX), Memory Encryption, SMAP and SMEP, which is different from being unsupported.

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X supports AMD-V (Hardware Virtualization) and IOMMU among its virtualization features. Feex has no record for AMD SVM, NPT / RVI and Second-Level Address Translation, which is different from being unsupported.

Feex records these as not true for the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X: Windows 11 eligible.

Physical & Manufacturing

Foundry
GlobalFoundries
Launch Price
$999

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is manufactured by GlobalFoundries. It launched at a price of $999.

Naming & Aliases

Display Name
AMD® Ryzen™ Threadripper 1950X
Normalized Name
AMD® Ryzen™ Threadripper 1950X
Product line brand
Ryzen Threadripper

Real-world compute in the Feex fleet

No Feex fleet machines with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X have reported compute telemetry yet, so real-world compute for this processor is not recorded.

How fleet compute is measured · Fleet compute leaderboard · JSON

Data Coverage

Feex has recorded 59% of the specifications it tracks for the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X. Values Feex does not hold are shown as "Not recorded" rather than estimated.

Not recorded: Core Configuration: Efficiency Cores, All-Core Boost and Unlocked Multiplier. Architecture & Generation: ISA Family and Market Status. Cache: L4 Cache. Memory Support: ECC Memory. Platform & Compatibility: Package and Package Size. Power & Thermals: Base Power, Maximum Turbo Power, Configurable TDP (Min), Configurable TDP (Max), Max Junction Temperature and Tcase. Physical & Manufacturing: Transistor Count, Die Size and Die Count. Naming & Aliases: SKU, Model Number, Processor Number and Part Number.

Common questions

How many cores and threads does the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X have?

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X has 16 cores and 32 threads.

What architecture does the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X use?

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is built on the Zen architecture on a 14 nm process.

Does the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X have integrated graphics?

No. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X does not include integrated graphics.

What memory does the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X support?

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X supports DDR4 across 4 channels.

How fast does the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X run?

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X can boost up to 4.0 GHz, with a 3.4 GHz base clock.

What is the TDP of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X?

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X has a TDP of 180 W.

How does the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X perform?

In the Feex normalized performance dataset, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X scores 27,799 multi-core and 2,285 single-core.

What advanced capabilities does the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X support?

Notable platform capabilities reported for the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X include AVX-512, AMD-V (Hardware Virtualization), AMD SEV.

How much cache does the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X have?

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X has 1536 KB of L1 cache, 8192 KB of L2 cache and 32 MB of L3 cache.

How does the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X compare with the Intel Core i5-12400?

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X has a computed performance index of 99, which is 1% below the Intel Core i5-12400 (index 100). The index is derived from the single-core and multi-core ratings.