AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

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Performance
Ryzen 7 5800X33% better
23,703.564% of 36,991
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
17,83448% of 36,991

The Ryzen 7 5800X has 33% better performance than the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 7 5800X196% better
52.7943% of 121.53
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
17.8515% of 121.53

The Ryzen 7 5800X has 196% better value for the money than the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

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Summary

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About the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X CPU

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is a 8-core (16-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q4 2020 with a suggested retail price of $449. It is part of AMD's Ryzen 7 lineup, which is based on the Zen 3 microarchitecture. The 5800X is compatible with AMD Socket AM4 motherboards and is fabricated on TSMC's 7 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

The Ryzen 7 5800X supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Ryzen 7 5800X has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 512 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 32 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Ryzen 7 5800X features 8 total cores which can process 16 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.8 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.7 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is unlocked, enabling overclocking for those seeking to push the CPU's performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Ryzen 7 5800X does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Ryzen 7 5800X has the 39th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 64.08% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 23,703.5 score and $449 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 52.79. This is the 40th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X CPU

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is a 16-core (32-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q3 2017 with a suggested retail price of $999. It is part of AMD's Ryzen Threadripper lineup, which is based on the Zen microarchitecture. The Threadripper 1950X is compatible with AMD Socket SP3r2 motherboards and is fabricated on GlobalFoundries's 14 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X supports DDR4 memory and features a quad-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 4 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 96 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 512 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 32 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X features 16 total cores which can process 32 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.4 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.0 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is unlocked, enabling overclocking for those seeking to push the CPU's performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X has the 95th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 48.21% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 17,834 score and $999 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 17.85. This is the 166th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoRyzen 7 5800XRyzen Threadripper 1950X
ManufacturerAMDAMD
SeriesRyzen 7Ryzen Threadripper
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ4 2020Q3 2017
Launch Price (MSRP)$449$999
Production StatusActiveActive
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Ryzen 7 5800X33% better
23,703.564% of 36,991
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
17,83448% of 36,991

The Ryzen 7 5800X has 33% better performance than the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Ryzen 7 5800X is ranked 39th with a score of 23,703.5, and the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is ranked 95th with a score of 17,834.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 7 5800X196% better
52.7943% of 121.53
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
17.8515% of 121.53

The Ryzen 7 5800X has 196% better value for the money than the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Ryzen 7 5800X is ranked 40th with a performance per dollar of 52.79, and the Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is ranked 166th with a performance per dollar of 17.85.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Ryzen 7 5800X or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i5-13400F23,820+0%
Core i7-12700F23,748+0%
Ryzen 7 5800X23,703.5
Core i5-1340023,120-2%
Core i9-10900K21,935-7%
Ryzen 7 3700X18,283.5-23%
Core i7-1170018,083-24%
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X17,834-25%
Core i9-11900KB17,803-25%
Core i7-11700K17,324-27%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Ryzen 7 5800X or
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i7-1170055.98+6%
Ryzen 7 3700X55.57+5%
Ryzen 7 5800X52.79
Ryzen 9 7900X50.51-4%
Ryzen 7 3800XT47.38-10%
Core i7-5700HQ21.38-60%
Core i9-10980XE19.01-64%
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X17.85-66%
Core i9-7900X15.28-71%
Core i9-9980XE9.72-82%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkRyzen 7 5800XRyzen Threadripper 1950X
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
23,703.5
(+32.91%)
17,834
3DMark Time Spy CPU
11,652
(+18.39%)
9,842
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
2,608.5
2,997
(+14.89%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
265.5
(+66.98%)
159
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
10,260
(+25.89%)
8,150
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
2,201
(+85.11%)
1,189
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
27,884
(+1.17%)
27,561
CPU Mark Single-Thread
3,445
(+51.43%)
2,275
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecRyzen 7 5800XRyzen Threadripper 1950X
ManufacturerAMDAMD
FoundryTSMCGlobalFoundries
Process Size7 nm14 nm
Transistors4,150 million9,600 million

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecRyzen 7 5800XRyzen Threadripper 1950X
SeriesRyzen 7Ryzen Threadripper
MicroarchitectureZen 3Zen
CodenameVermeerZen
Memory SupportDDR4DDR4
Memory ChannelsDual-channelQuad-channel
ECC MemoryYesNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecRyzen 7 5800XRyzen Threadripper 1950X
Cores816
Threads1632
Clock Speed3.8 GHz3.4 GHz
Turbo Clock4.7 GHz4.0 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier38.0x34.0x
Multiplier UnlockedYesYes

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecRyzen 7 5800XRyzen Threadripper 1950X
L1 Cache64 KB96 KB
L2 Cache512 KB512 KB
L3 Cache32 MB32 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecRyzen 7 5800XRyzen Threadripper 1950X
SocketAMD Socket AM4AMD Socket SP3r2
PCI ExpressPCIe 4.0 x20--
Thermal Design Power (TDP)105 W180 W
Package Power Tracking (PPT)142 W--
Tcase Max95 °C--
TJ Max90 °C68 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecRyzen 7 5800XRyzen Threadripper 1950X
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2, XFR 2MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost, XFR

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.